The bill amends Sections 32-6-250 and 32-6-251 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include the Air Medal among the military awards eligible for commemoration on a distinctive permanent license plate. Specifically, it adds language to allow recipients of the Air Medal to receive a distinctive license plate, alongside existing awards such as the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, and others. The bill also makes technical revisions to update the language, including changing "a person" to "an individual" in several instances, and specifies that recipients of the Air Medal will be subject to the same fees as those for the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Bronze Star.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the distinctive plates will be of the same size as regular motor vehicle license plates but will feature unique identifiers such as "AM" for the Air Medal. The net proceeds from the sales of these distinctive military plates, after administrative costs, will be directed to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-250, 32-6-251
Enrolled: 32-6-250, 32-6-251