This bill proposes to exempt veterans from various motor vehicle registration taxes and fees in Minnesota, including registration taxes, license plate fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees, and motor vehicle sales taxes. The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections 168.012, 171.06, and 297B.03. Notably, it removes the requirement that the veteran must have a total service-connected disability to qualify for these exemptions and instead defines qualifying veterans based on section 197.447. The exemptions apply to vehicles registered by veterans, including those jointly registered with a spouse or domestic partner, and limit the number of vehicles that can be registered under these exemptions to two.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain fees, such as those for personalized plates or required contributions for special plates, are not included in the exemptions. The effective dates for the various provisions are set for the day following final enactment for registration-related exemptions, January 1, 2026, for driver's license-related exemptions, and after June 30, 2026, for motor vehicle sales tax exemptions. This legislation aims to provide financial relief to veterans by reducing the costs associated with vehicle ownership and registration.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.012, 171.06, 297B.03