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Pennsylvania House Bill 230 allows severely disabled veterans to request a second registration plate or decal for the front of their vehicle at no additional cost

Original title: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard.

Last action · January 22, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 22, 2025Sponsors: Thomas Kutz and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania House Bill 230 requires the department to provide, at no additional cost, the option for eligible severely disabled veterans to request a second special registration plate or decal to be affixed to the front of the same vehicle or motorcycle. This act takes effect in 60 days.

Why it matters

Eligible severely disabled veterans gain the statutory right to display duplicate disabled veteran registration plates or decals on both the front and rear of their passenger vehicles, trucks, or motorcycles without paying an additional fee.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Severely disabled veterans

Eligible veterans gain the option to receive a second special registration plate or decal for the front of their vehicle or motorcycle at no additional cost.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the severely disabled veteran plate and decal option?
Veterans whose is certified at 100% by their armed forces service unit or the United States Veterans' Administration, or who have a service-connected disability enumerated in section 1338.
Is there an extra fee for the second front registration plate or decal?
No, the department shall provide the option for a second special registration plate or decal at no additional cost.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 22, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 22, 2025

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Connected Entities

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OrganizationUnited_States_Veterans_Administration“certifies service-connected disabilities”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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