This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.123, to establish a special license plate for veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal. The bill includes several technical changes and clarifications regarding the issuance of special plates for veterans. Notably, it specifies that the commissioner must issue special veteran's motorcycle plates to applicants who meet certain criteria, and it introduces new subdivisions that outline the design and inscriptions for various veteran plates, including those for Vietnam veterans, Pearl Harbor survivors, and recipients of the Purple Heart, among others.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the special plates for veterans must bear specific inscriptions related to their service and awards, such as "ARMY OF OCCUPATION" for those who received the Army of Occupation Medal. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, applying to special veteran's plates and motorcycle plates issued on or after that date. The bill also emphasizes the need for the commissioner to adopt rules governing the issuance and use of these special plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.123