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 to the existing law, such as modifying the language regarding the issuance of special veteran's motorcycle plates and clarifying the eligibility criteria for various special plates. Notably, it specifies that the special plates for National Defense Service Medal recipients must bear the inscription "NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE VET" along with a facsimile of the official medal.

Additionally, the bill makes changes to the requirements for issuing special plates, including the deletion of certain clauses and the insertion of new provisions that outline the design and eligibility for various veteran plates. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, applying to special veteran's motorcycle plates and National Defense Service Medal veteran special license plates issued on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.123