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AL HB256
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bedsole
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AI Summary
- Extends the minimum validity period for motor vehicle license plate designs from 5 years to 10 years under Alabama Code Sections 32-6-62 and 32-6-64
- Commissioner of Revenue may authorize license plate designs to be valid for more than 10 years with approval from the License Plates Legislative Oversight Committee
- Allows the Department of Corrections to manufacture subsequent license plates from lower-durability metal after a plate design has been in use for 3 years during the remaining validity period
- Permanent license plate designs designated by law are exempt from the minimum validity period requirements
- Effective date: January 1, 2027; passed the House on February 5, 2026 with a vote of 101-3
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; license plates, validity period extended
Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Engrossed
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government1/15/2026
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