The bill amends Section 32-6-130 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow surviving spouses of deceased recipients of "Disabled Veteran" license plates to obtain "Disabled Veteran Spouse" license plates. The new provisions include the establishment of a "Disabled Veteran Spouse" license plate, which can be issued to a surviving spouse for one private motor vehicle owned by them for their lifetime or until remarriage. To qualify, the surviving spouse must return the original "Disabled Veteran" license plate, provide proof of marriage to the deceased veteran, and pay a fee of five dollars, which replaces all other regular fees for license plates.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical revisions to the existing language, such as changing "which" to "that" and updating references to the Department of Revenue. It clarifies that the new "Disabled Veteran Spouse" license plate does not grant parking privileges in areas designated for individuals with disabilities. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-130
Engrossed: 32-6-130