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DE SB136

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows disabled veterans to obtain a special license plate that qualifies them for disabled parking accommodations under § 2134 of the Delaware Code if they provide proof of disability.

  • Requires special license plates issued under this provision to display the internationally recognized wheelchair symbol of access in addition to the veteran's disability designation.

  • Permits the Department of Motor Vehicles to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the combined application process for disabled veteran license plates with disability parking benefits.

  • Eliminates the need for disabled veterans to choose between displaying a Disabled American Veteran plate or obtaining a separate disabled parking placard (rearview mirror hang tag).

  • Consolidates two separate application and licensing processes into one, reducing state resource use and providing greater convenience for veterans with service-connected disabilities requiring special parking accommodations.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/29/2011
Finance6/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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