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HB 2127

bronze star medal license plates

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Neal Carter and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona authorizes Bronze Star Medal recipient veterans to obtain specialized military honor license plates through the DMV.

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Bill Summary · HB 2127

Legislative bill overview

HB 2127 authorizes Arizona to issue specialized license plates displaying the Bronze Star Medal insignia for military veterans who have received this decoration. The bill allows eligible recipients to obtain these commemorative plates through the Department of Motor Vehicles as a form of recognition.

Why is this important

Bronze Star Medal recipients represent a specific group of military service members recognized for heroic or meritorious action. Specialized plates provide public recognition and may offer veterans a means of displaying their military service. This also generates potential revenue for the state through plate fees, which could support veteran services or transportation infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility verification and fraud prevention: Establishing secure systems to verify Bronze Star status and prevent fraudulent claims requires coordination between DMV and military records systems
  • Precedent for additional military plates: Approval may lead to requests for plates honoring other military decorations or service branches, raising questions about scope and program costs
  • Cost and resource allocation: Determining who funds plate production, design, and administrative oversight, and whether revenue should benefit veterans or general funds

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

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