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 Vietnam veteran, Pearl Harbor survivor, and others, while also detailing the design and inscriptions for the new National Defense Service Medal plates.

The bill also clarifies the eligibility criteria for special veteran's motorcycle plates and allows for the transfer of these plates under certain conditions. It specifies that the new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to special veteran's motorcycle plates and National Defense Service Medal veteran special license plates issued on or after that date. Overall, the legislation aims to honor veterans by providing them with a distinctive way to display their service through specialized license plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.123