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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 419 Creates Special Vehicle Registration Plates for Military Commendation and Achievement Medal Recipients
Last action · January 30, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 30, 2025Sponsors: John Schlegel and 6 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Eligible military veterans and service members who received commendation or achievement medals can apply for new special vehicle registration plates for a $26 fee starting 120 days after enactment.
Changes only vehicle registration plate options and associated fees for specific medal recipients; no funding or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Medal recipients
Eligible military veterans and service members can apply for new special registration plates for their vehicles by paying an additional $26 fee.
The department
The department is required to design, produce, and issue the new special registration plates upon receiving valid applications, fees, and documentation.
Key Facts
- The department must issue special registration plates to recipients of specific commendation medals upon application and payment of a $26 fee.
- The department must issue special registration plates to recipients of specific achievement medals upon application and payment of a $26 fee.
- Special registration plates are limited to passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
- Plates will display the respective medal and the specific medal name at the bottom of the plate.
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- The act takes effect in 120 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 30, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 30, 2025
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