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 for gender neutrality and introduces fee exemptions for certain individuals, including veterans and those under 23 years of age who were in the care of the Commissioner for Children and Families.

Moreover, the bill addresses various aspects of motor vehicle regulations, including the issuance and renewal of permits and licenses, taxable costs for vehicle purchases, and alcohol testing procedures. It allows fee exemptions for specific applicants, updates the registration fee structure for trucks, and clarifies definitions related to bicycles and all-terrain vehicles. New regulations for bicycle control signals are introduced, requiring cyclists to obey specific signals and yielding to pedestrians. The bill also clarifies municipal authority over legal trails and includes staggered effective dates for its provisions. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance accessibility, streamline processes, and improve road safety in Vermont.

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