This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide for one free Gold Star Family license plate for Gold Star parents, who are defined as the mothers or fathers of veterans eligible to receive a gold star lapel pin under 10 U.S.C. 1126. The legislation introduces new language that exempts Gold Star parents from all registration fees for the registration of one Gold Star Family license plate for personal use.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous definition of a "Gold star spouse," which included widows and widowers of veterans, and instead focuses on the new provision for Gold Star parents. The bill aims to honor the sacrifice of families who have lost a loved one in military service by providing them with a special license plate at no cost.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-14b