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HB 6712

AN ACT PERMITTING THE TRANSFER OF SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES FOR AN ANTIQUE, RARE OR SPECIAL INTEREST MOTOR VEHICLE AMONG OTHER ANTIQUE, RARE OR SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES OWNED AND INSURED BY THE SAME PERSON.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Boyd and 1 co-sponsor

Allows transferring special-number plates between antique/rare/special-interest vehicles owned and insured by the same person, easing plate management for collectors.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 6712

Summary of HB 6712 (Introduced January 24, 2025)

Overview

HB 6712 is an introduced bill titled: “AN ACT PERMITTING THE TRANSFER OF SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES FOR AN ANTIQUE, RARE OR SPECIAL INTEREST MOTOR VEHICLE AMONG OTHER ANTIQUE, RARE OR SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLES OWNED AND INSURED BY THE SAME PERSON.” The bill is currently Ref. to the Joint Committee on Transportation. As introduced, it would authorize a specific transfer mechanism for special number plates among antique/rare/special-interest vehicles owned and insured by the same individual.

What the bill would do

  • Main purpose: Allow the transfer of special number plates from one antique/rare/special-interest vehicle to another such vehicle, provided they are both owned and insured by the same person.
  • Scope of plates: Applies to special number plates designated for antique, rare, or special-interest vehicles, as part of the state’s vehicle registration and plate program.
  • Condition for transfer: The transfer would be permitted only if the vehicles involved are owned and insured by the same individual.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Owners who possess multiple antique, rare, or special-interest vehicles and hold corresponding special-number-plate registrations.
  • State agency impact: The state Department/Transportation authority that administers vehicle registration and special-plate programs would implement and oversee the transfer process, verification of ownership/insurance, and any associated documentation.
  • Indirect effects: Insurance providers and registrants may need to provide proof of ownership and insurance coverage to facilitate transfers.

How it would work (as introduced)

  • The bill would authorize, under the agency’s rules, the transfer of a plate between eligible vehicles owned and insured by the same person.
  • Transfers would likely require official documentation to verify ownership and current insurance status.
  • The statute would specify that the plate retains its special designation and eligibility criteria even after transfer.
  • Details such as processing steps, fees (if any), recordkeeping, and compliance requirements would be determined by agency regulations enacted to implement the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Transportation (as of the introduction date).
  • Next steps: Committee hearings and potential amendments; if advanced, possible floor consideration and voting, followed by potential passage or further modification.

Potential implications and considerations

  • Improves administrative flexibility for collectors or owners with multiple eligible vehicles.
  • Requires clear rules to prevent improper transfers, fraud, or loss of plate eligibility.
  • May affect plate inventory management, assignment logistics, and any associated fees or renewal processes.
  • Will depend on how the implementing agency drafts regulations and handles documentation requirements.

Note: This summary reflects the introduced version of HB 6712. The full text and final provisions may evolve through committee analysis and potential amendments.

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

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