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MS SB2924

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases disability rating requirement for disabled veteran license plates from 75% to 100% permanent service-connected disability.

  • Expands eligibility to include veterans rated as unemployable by the Veterans Administration who receive statutory awards for specific conditions including loss of use of feet or hands, loss of sight, or permanent vision impairment.

  • Requires veterans rated as unemployable to provide an updated benefits letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs when renewing license plates or tags.

  • Exempts Purple Heart and Medal of Honor specialty license plate holders from the new disability and employability requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Disabled veterans motor vehicle license tags; revise certain provisions regarding disability and employability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance1/27/2023

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