This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.123, to establish a special license plate for recipients of the National Defense Service Medal. The bill includes several technical changes, such as replacing the word "shall" with "must" in various sections, which emphasizes the obligation of the commissioner to issue these special plates. Additionally, it introduces new subdivisions that outline specific requirements for different veteran designations, including the inscription and design elements for the National Defense Service Medal plates, which will feature the inscription "NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE VET" along with a facsimile of the medal.

The bill also clarifies the eligibility criteria for special veteran's motorcycle plates and the process for transferring these plates to other vehicles. It specifies that the commissioner must issue these plates to applicants who meet the necessary requirements, and it allows for the transfer of plates under certain conditions. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, applying to special veteran's motorcycle plates and National Defense Service Medal plates issued on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.123