Senate Bill 300 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 5, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Distinctive license plates; Helping Schools plate design requirements further provided for, certain individuals eligible to receive the new license plate design at no cost
Summary: SB300 updates the Helping Schools license plate design and provides a free replacement for certain owners starting in 2027.
What This Bill Does
The bill updates the plate to have a white background with 'Helping Schools' in red lettering and a drawing of a red apple, green book, and yellow ruler, designed by the State Department of Revenue. Plates are issued like other personalized plates, are valid for five years, and require the standard license fees plus a $20 annual plate fee. At renewal, the plate may be replaced with conventional plates, other personalized plates, or a new Helping Schools plate. For the 2027 registration year only, those who bought or renewed a Helping Schools plate between March 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026 will receive a free replacement plate that meets the new design.

Who It Affects
Alabama resident motor vehicle owners who want the Helping Schools plate must apply through the judge of probate or license commissioner and pay the standard fees plus the $20 annual plate fee.
Current holders who bought or renewed a Helping Schools plate between March 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026 will get a free replacement plate in 2027.
The State Department of Revenue and related licensing offices will design, print, issue, and oversee the replacement process for the plate.

Key Provisions
The act is titled the Senator Michael A. Figures Act.
Amends Section 32-6-300 to set the specific design for the Helping Schools plate and requires it be designed by the State Department of Revenue.
Plates are issued and processed like other personalized plates, with a five-year validity and payment of standard fees plus a $20 annual plate fee.
Provides for a free replacement of the Helping Schools plate for those who bought/renewed it between 3/1/2025 and 12/31/2026, starting in 2027.
Effective date: January 1, 2027.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 4, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic