This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to update the provisions regarding special registration plates for veterans and their families. It allows individuals who were prisoners of war or whose spouses were prisoners of war to apply for a special plate inscribed with "EX-POW" and "ex-prisoner of war." Additionally, it expands eligibility for special plates to include members of the United States Armed Forces during the Cold War era, replacing the previous reference to World War I. The new plates will display an appropriate vignette and the word "veteran" beneath the registration numbers, and the application process will not require a service fee.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for special registration plates for Gold Star and Blue Star family members, with specific inscriptions and identification numbers. It clarifies definitions for "Blue star family member" and "Cold War era," and outlines the application process, including the requirement for proof of eligibility. The bill also stipulates that the special registration plates will expire on the vehicle owner's birthday in years when new plates are issued, and renewal applications will not require proof of eligibility. Overall, the amendments aim to honor and recognize the service of veterans and their families more comprehensively.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.803