House Bill No. 6724 proposes the creation of a special commemorative motor vehicle number plate to honor "The Borinqueneers," the predominantly Puerto Rican members of the Sixty-Fifth Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles issue these plates starting January 1, 2026, with the design developed in consultation with Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. A fee of $60 will be charged for the plates, which includes a $15 allocation for the Department of Motor Vehicles and a $45 deposit into a newly established "Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut" commemorative account aimed at supporting bilingual services for veterans. Importantly, the bill specifies that no additional fees will be required for the renewal of these plates or for transferring registrations to or from a "Borinqueneers" plate.

In addition to honoring the Borinqueneers, the bill also recognizes women veterans by allowing them to register a motor vehicle and receive a special certificate of registration along with commemorative license plates. This initiative is part of a broader legislative effort that includes other bills aimed at supporting military personnel and veterans, such as HB 5787, which provides reimbursement for joining the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and HB 6734, which reduces fees for certain military-related license plates to their production cost. The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee has favorably reported these measures, reflecting strong legislative support for initiatives that benefit veterans and military members.