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 the specific design requirements for the plates, including the inscription "NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE VET" along with a facsimile of the official medal.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the eligibility criteria for special veteran's motorcycle plates and the transferability of these plates to other vehicles. It specifies that the plates can be transferred to another vehicle if it meets the qualifications outlined in the bill. 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