AL HB179

Amends Alabama Code Section 32-6-281 to create distinctive motor vehicle license plates for emergency medical services providers (paramedics, EMTs, advanced EMTs, and intermediate EMTs licensed with the Alabama Department of Public Health).

Requires applicants to prove active, unexpired licensure through the Alabama Department of Public Health's public license search and limits plates to personally owned private passenger vehicles registered to the applicant.

Establishes that falsely obtaining or certifying someone for a distinctive EMSP license plate constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.

Directs the Comptroller to distribute 50 percent of revenues from plate sales to the Alabama Association of Ambulance Services and 50 percent to the Alabama EMS Emergency Medical Services Association.

Becomes effective January 1, 2024.