This bill amends existing laws regarding the distribution and eligibility for special number plates for veterans. It modifies RSA 21:50, I(a)(2) to include new eligibility criteria for veterans seeking these plates. Specifically, it adds provisions for veterans who have received an uncharacterized discharge due to a service-connected injury, illness, or disability, as well as those with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Additionally, the bill authorizes the issuance of special number plates to veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions, alongside those with honorable discharges or uncharacterized discharges.

Furthermore, the bill revises RSA 261-C:3 to clarify that multi-use veterans decal plates will only be issued to veterans as defined in the amended RSA 21:50, I. It also requires individuals to demonstrate their service branch or medal eligibility to the satisfaction of the director of the division of veteran's services. The provisions regarding the non-transferability of the plates remain, allowing surviving spouses to use the plates indefinitely until remarriage. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 99-F:6, 261:87-b, 261-C:3
As Amended by the House: 21:50, 261:87-b, 261-C:3
HB1287 text: 99-F:6, 261:87-b, 261-C:3