Michigan House Bill 4681 Allows Disabled Veterans to Request Service or Conflict Registration Plates with "DV" Tabs

Original title: Vehicles: registration plates; service or conflict registration plate and disabled veteran tab; allow certain disabled veterans to request and the secretary of state to issue.

Last action · June 26, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 06/25/2025Sponsors: Jason Woolford and 4 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan House Bill 4681 allows honorably discharged disabled veterans to request either a standard "DV" disabled veteran registration plate or a equipped with a "DV" adhesive tab. The measure outlines eligibility requirements, tax exemptions for totally disabled veterans, free disability tabs, renewal terms, and rules allowing surviving spouses to retain and renew these plates.

Why it matters

Qualifying honorably discharged veterans in Michigan gain new options for displaying their service status on specialty vehicle plates without paying service fees or plate taxes if totally disabled.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

disabled veterans

Qualified honorably discharged disabled veterans are newly permitted to request service or conflict registration plates featuring 'DV' adhesive tabs, along with fee and tax exemptions.

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surviving spouses of disabled veterans

Surviving spouses of qualifying disabled veterans are permitted to use, renew, and apply for disabled veteran registration plates and disability tabs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of registration plates can a disabled veteran request under this bill?

Eligible disabled veterans may request a special registration plate inscribed with 'DV' and 'disabled veteran', or a with a special adhesive tab displaying 'DV' or 'Disabled Veteran'.

Can surviving spouses use the disabled veteran registration plates?

Yes. The surviving spouse of a disabled veteran with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50% and an honorable discharge may use and renew the special or service/conflict plate after the veteran's death.

Are totally disabled veterans exempt from vehicle taxes on these plates?

Yes, special registration plates issued to totally disabled veterans meeting specific rating criteria are exempt from the payment of the tax provided for in section 801.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Jun 26, 2025House
bill electronically reproduced 06/25/2025
Jun 25, 2025HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Jun 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Jun 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Jason Woolford

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