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HF3214 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Fee exemptions provided for motor vehicles bearing Purple Heart medal special plates.

Related bill: SF977

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill aims to remove certain fees associated with motor vehicle registration for recipients of the Purple Heart medal in Minnesota. By exempting these individuals from paying specific registration fees, the legislation acknowledges their sacrifices and provides a financial benefit.

Main Provisions

  • Fee Exemptions: Purple Heart recipients will not pay the usual fees for obtaining and renewing specialized license plates honoring their military service.
  • Design and Issuance: Special Purple Heart plates will display a facsimile of the Purple Heart medal. These plates are available to any qualified applicant who owns a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle.
  • Replacement and Transfer: If the plates are damaged, they can be replaced at no cost, and they may be transferred to another eligible vehicle owned by the same person without incurring additional fees.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill adds a clause to existing transportation law sections, exempting Purple Heart special plates from registration fees that other special plates might incur.
  • Amendments to the statutes allow these plates to be maintained even if general rules for specialty plates discontinue other types due to low registration numbers.

Relevant Terms

  • Purple Heart medal
  • Special license plates
  • Fee exemption
  • Motor vehicle registration
  • Personalized plates
  • Veterans benefits

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
April 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies the issuance criteria and replacement fees for personalized license plates."
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    },
    "citation": "168.12",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Includes provisions for newly-recognized veterans' service medals."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies special plate design requirements for veterans under section 168.123, subdivision 2.",
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    "citation": "168.1293",
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