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MA H4691

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a free "Orange Star" license plate for Massachusetts residents who are Vietnam veterans with a VA-documented medical condition attributed to Agent Orange exposure
  • Plates are available for one private passenger motor vehicle or motorcycle owned and principally used by the eligible veteran
  • Surviving spouses of deceased recipients may retain the distinctive plates by paying the standard registration fee plus an additional $20 annual fee
  • Spouse eligibility ends upon remarriage, failure to renew, or cancellation of registration
  • The Orange Star designation is a symbol of appreciation, not an official military medal

Legislative Description

Establishing an Orange Star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/20/2026
Transportation10/2/2025
Rules8/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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