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HF 619

A bill for an act relating to air medal special registration plates, and providing fees.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Sexton

Summary of HF 619: Air Medal Special Registration Plates Main Purpose and IntentThis bill would create a new specialty license plate option in the state to honor military members w

Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Bill Summary · HF 619

Summary of HF 619: Air Medal Special Registration Plates

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill would create a new specialty license plate option in the state to honor military members who have been awarded the Air Medal. The Air Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by heroic or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a new "Air Medal" special license plate that can be issued to eligible military members and veterans
  • Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to design the new plate, which must include a representation of the Air Medal
  • Sets an additional annual registration fee of $25 for the Air Medal plate, with the revenue going to a newly created "Air Medal Plates Fund"
  • Specifies that the Air Medal Plates Fund will be used to support programs and services for current and former military members

Affected Parties

  • Current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been awarded the Air Medal
  • The state Department of Motor Vehicles, which will be responsible for administering the new plate program
  • Military support organizations and programs that may receive funding from the Air Medal Plates Fund

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The bill was introduced on February 26, 2025 and has been recommended for passage by a legislative subcommittee
  • If enacted, the new Air Medal license plate would be made available for application 6 months after the bill's effective date
  • The additional $25 annual fee for the plate would begin being collected at that time

Overall, this bill aims to create a new way for Air Medal recipients to honor their service and sacrifice, while also generating funding to support programs assisting current and former military members in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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