Distinctive License Plate; Fire Chaplains

HB 151 expands eligibility for Alabama's firefighter distinctive license plate to include certified fire chaplains, who must prove membership through an affidavit from the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains' president. It adds a $1 annual fee for these plates, with half the revenue funding the Alabama Firefighter Memorial in Tuscaloosa and half supporting the Firefighter Peer Support Program. The bill also establishes a Class C misdemeanor penalty for falsely obtaining or certifying a firefighter plate. This policy directly affects current firefighters, fire chaplains, and vehicle owners seeking this plate type, with changes effective January 2026.