This bill proposes an amendment to West Virginia Code 17A-10-8, which outlines the vehicles exempt from registration fees. The key change is the reduction of the required percentage of service-connected disability for veterans to qualify for this exemption, lowering it from 100 percent to a minimum of 50 percent. This adjustment aims to provide financial relief to a broader range of disabled veterans, allowing those with a service-connected disability of 50 percent or greater to benefit from the exemption.

In addition to this primary change, the bill maintains existing exemptions for various vehicles, including those owned by government entities, volunteer fire departments, and nonprofit organizations. It also continues to provide exemptions for vehicles owned by former prisoners of war and recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, ensuring that these groups retain their current benefits. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance support for veterans by making vehicle registration more accessible to those with significant disabilities.

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