The bill S.123 proposes several amendments to Vermont's motor vehicle laws, with a focus on enhancing regulations surrounding plug-in electric vehicles, veterans' designations, and identification card processes. It expands the definition of "pleasure car" to include plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The bill also modifies the requirements for obtaining an enhanced driver's license, requiring applicants to present various forms of identification and allowing for a veteran designation if proof of veteran status is provided. Additionally, it introduces provisions for non-driver identification cards, special registration plates for individuals with disabilities, and fee exemptions for veterans and certain low-income individuals.

Further amendments address the computation of taxable costs and penalties related to motor vehicle transactions, including the replacement of the "NADA Official Used Car Guide" with "J.D. Power Values" for vehicle valuation. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption regarding alcohol concentration for operating a vehicle, modifies the notice of intention to suspend an operator's license, and introduces a fee for bulk electronic records requests. It also clarifies regulations regarding truck registration fees, window tinting, and the classification of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on public highways. A new Purchase and Use Motor Vehicle Tax and Inspections Study Committee will be formed to examine tax assessments and inspection processes, with a report due by January 15, 2026. Certain sections of the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, while others will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-4(28), 23-4, 23-115, 23-304a, 23-115(a), 23-376, 23-378, 23-608, 23-617, 23-4111a, 23-4122, 23-632, 23-634, 23-603, 23-705, 23-734, 32-8902, 32-8907, 32-8914, 23-326, 23-3020, 23-1704a, 23-102, 23-108, 23-1709, 23-1200, 23-1205, 23-1205(d), 23-114, 23-367, 32-8905, 23-2502, 23-1125, 23-3501
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 23-4(28), 23-4, 23-115, 23-304a, 23-115(a), 23-376, 23-378, 23-608, 23-617, 23-4111a, 23-4122, 23-632, 23-634, 23-603, 23-705, 23-734, 32-8902, 32-8907, 32-8914, 23-326, 23-3020, 23-1704a, 23-102, 23-108, 23-1709, 23-1200, 23-1205, 23-1205(d), 23-114, 23-367, 32-8905, 23-2502, 23-1125, 23-3501
As Passed By the Senate -- Unofficial: 23-4(28), 23-4, 23-115, 23-304a, 23-115(a), 23-376, 23-378, 23-608, 23-617, 23-4111a, 23-4122, 23-632, 23-634, 23-603, 23-705, 23-734, 32-8902, 32-8907, 32-8914, 23-326, 23-3020, 23-1704a, 23-102, 23-108, 23-1709, 23-1200, 23-1205, 23-1205(d), 23-114, 23-367, 32-8905, 23-2502, 23-1125, 23-3501