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VA SB45

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christie New Craig

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for front license plates on most motor vehicles in Virginia, requiring only a rear license plate to be displayed
  • Tractor trucks remain required to display a license plate on the front of the vehicle
  • Permits vehicle owners to voluntarily display two valid DMV-issued license plates (front and rear) if they choose
  • Removes the special provision that previously allowed antique motor vehicles to display a single license plate based on original manufacturer design or plate year of issue (1906-1909, 1945-1946)
  • Updates related tax code sections (§58.1-3503 and §58.1-3506) to reflect the renumbering of subsections in the antique vehicle registration statute

Legislative Description

License plates; only rear plate required, exception.

Last Action

Incorporated by Transportation (SB13-DeSteph) (14-Y 0-N)

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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