House Bill No. 6724 aims to establish 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 the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to issue these plates starting January 1, 2026, with the design developed in collaboration 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 new "Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut" commemorative account to support 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.

In addition to the commemorative plates for the Borinqueneers, the bill introduces provisions for female veterans and armed forces members, allowing them to register a motor vehicle and receive a special certificate of registration along with commemorative license plates. This initiative seeks to recognize the contributions of female veterans similarly to existing provisions for male veterans. The bill is part of a broader legislative effort that includes other measures aimed at supporting military personnel and veterans, such as reimbursement for joining the Military Order of the Purple Heart and reduced fees for military-related license plates. The Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee has favorably reported these initiatives, reflecting strong legislative support for veteran-related benefits.