The Purple Heart License Plate Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937 by requiring the Mayor to design and issue specialty motor vehicle identification tags for Purple Heart Award recipients, as well as their surviving spouses and children. This legislation addresses the current lack of recognition for Purple Heart recipients in the District, as they do not have a specific license plate option available to them, unlike many other states. The bill establishes a one-time application fee of $10 and an annual display fee of $10, which will be deposited into the Office of Veterans Affairs Fund.

The new section added to the law mandates that the Mayor create these identification tags, which will feature a design or emblem that signifies the vehicle owner as a Purple Heart Award recipient or a surviving family member. Additionally, the Mayor is tasked with requiring documentation to verify the recipient's status as a Purple Heart Award holder. The legislation also allows the Mayor to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the act effectively.