This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to modify the criteria for vehicle registration fee exemptions for disabled veterans. Specifically, it lowers the required percentage of service-connected disability for exemption from 100% to 50% or greater. Additionally, the bill expands the list of eligible individuals by including recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross, allowing them to qualify for the same registration fee exemptions.

The changes to the law include the deletion of the phrase "hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability" and the insertion of "of not less than 50 percent" to reflect the new eligibility criteria. Furthermore, the bill adds the new categories of distinguished military honors to the existing exemptions, thereby broadening the scope of individuals who can benefit from these provisions. Overall, the bill aims to provide greater support to veterans and distinguished service members by easing the financial burden of vehicle registration fees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-10-8