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HB 131ALABAMASession 2026rsState Billon floor

HB 131 expands eligibility for distinctive veteran license tags to certain radiation-exposed military personnel

Original title: Veteran license tags; certain veterans exposed to radiation added to those eligible for distinctive tag

Last action · January 14, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarSponsor: Jeana Ross

Companion · SB 33same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Would Do

Alabama HB 131 expands the categories of military veterans eligible to receive a distinctive veteran license plate by updating qualifications for radiation-exposed service members. The measure takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Additional military veterans gain legal eligibility to apply for and obtain specialized state license plates commemorating their specific service history.

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.

Directly affected

Veterans exposed to radiation

Newly gain eligibility to apply for and receive distinctive veteran motor vehicle license tags.

Directly affected

Department of Veterans Affairs

Must design or oversee the design of distinctive veteran tags and certify eligible applicants.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which veterans are newly eligible for a distinctive license tag under this bill?

The bill includes additional veterans who were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation due to their service, including those participating in atomic weapon detonation, cleanup, or World War II ionizing radiation exposure.

How much is the additional initial fee for obtaining a distinctive veteran tag?

The additional fee is three dollars ($3) for initial issuance, except for a Vietnam veteran's tag, which has an initial additional fee of six dollars ($6).

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Where This Stands

Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jan 14, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs

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Connected Entities

Department of Veterans Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Alabama State Council, Department of Revenue

OrganizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Designs distinctive veteran tags and certifies eligible applicants”Map →

OrganizationVietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Alabama State Council“Receives distributed fees from Vietnam veteran license tags”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Approves tag designs and enforces motor vehicle registration laws”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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