This bill amends the eligibility criteria for special numbered plates for veterans and veteran designations on driver's licenses in New Hampshire. Specifically, it expands the definition of eligible veterans to include those who have received a general discharge under honorable conditions, in addition to the veterans already defined in RSA 21:50, I(a). The legal language changes include the deletion of the word "only" from the eligibility criteria for special number plates and the insertion of language that explicitly includes veterans discharged with a general discharge under honorable conditions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the driver's license provisions to allow for a special designation indicating veteran status. The term "honorable" is deleted from the language regarding the indication of veteran status on the driver's license, which will now simply reflect the veteran's status for identification purposes. This change aims to streamline the process for veterans to receive recognition on their driver's licenses and to ensure that those with a general discharge under honorable conditions are also included in the benefits associated with special veteran plates and designations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 261:87-b, 263:40
Version adopted by both bodies: 261:87-b, 263:40