This bill amends Nebraska's statutes concerning license plates, particularly focusing on Military Honor Plates, prisoner-of-war plates, disabled veteran plates, and Purple Heart plates. A significant change is the introduction of Military Honor Plates for members of the United States Space Force, effective January 1, 2026, along with new designs for plates honoring veterans with specific campaign medals. The bill also revises eligibility criteria, requiring applicants to provide proof of disability for certain designs and establishing a registry for verification by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, new fees for the issuance and renewal of Military Honor Plates are introduced, with a portion allocated to the Nebraska Veteran Cemetery System Operation Fund.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the issuance of new license plates for disabled veterans starting January 1, 2026, featuring the inscription "disabled veteran" below the license plate number. These plates will become invalid for use after February 1, 2027, and eligibility is extended to veterans classified as at least ten percent service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as trusts owning vehicles with qualifying beneficiaries. Applicants must register with the Department of Veterans' Affairs and provide proof of disability, with the Department of Motor Vehicles responsible for verifying eligibility. Notably, there will be no fee for these license plates, and replacements for lost or damaged plates will be issued at no charge, along with temporary license stickers while awaiting permanent plates.