The bill amends Vermont's motor vehicle laws to incorporate provisions for plug-in electric vehicles, streamline the issuance of enhanced driver's licenses with veteran designations, and update identification card requirements. It expands the definition of "pleasure car" to include plug-in electric vehicles and establishes a process for veterans to request a designation on their enhanced licenses, contingent upon presenting appropriate documentation. Additionally, the bill mandates that identification cards include a space for veteran designations and introduces a form for documenting anatomical gifts. It also revises language throughout to ensure gender neutrality and introduces fee exemptions for individuals under 23 years of age who were in the care of the Commissioner for Children and Families, as well as for veterans regarding vehicle registration fees.

Moreover, the bill addresses various aspects of the licensing process, including the issuance and renewal of learners' permits and operators' licenses. It allows for fee exemptions for certain applicants and introduces provisions for early renewal of licenses and identification cards, with proportional fee reductions based on the remaining time before expiration. The bill also emphasizes public education regarding licensing options, particularly for those opting out of the REAL ID Act, and updates qualifications for commercial and motorcycle driving instructors. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accessibility for veterans and individuals with disabilities, streamline licensing processes, and improve clarity in vehicle transactions and regulations.

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
As Passed by Both House and 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, 23-1139
As Passed by Both House and 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), 23-367, 32-8905, 23-2502, 23-3501, 23-1139
As Enacted: 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), 23-367, 32-8905, 23-2502, 23-3501, 23-1139