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MS HB192

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Carl Mickens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the service-connected disability rating requirement for disabled veteran license plates from 100% to 75% permanent disability as rated by the Veterans' Administration.

  • Allows qualified veterans to purchase up to two motor vehicle license plates and one motorcycle license plate annually for $1.00 total per plate, exempt from ad valorem and privilege taxes.

  • Extends the same license plate benefits to surviving spouses of deceased eligible veterans, allowing them to retain or apply for plates as long as they remain unmarried.

  • Requires veterans to provide proof of vehicle ownership at time of application and prohibits transfer of issued licenses to other persons.

  • Establishes penalties of a minimum $1,000 fine or 90 days in county jail for anyone evading provisions or fraudulently obtaining benefits under this section.

Legislative Description

License plate; revise disability requirement for disabled veterans tag.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2022
Transportation1/4/2022

Full Bill Text

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