Motor vehicle registration; military combat action license plate, criminal penalty for falsely obtaining, established

HB 107 creates a special "Combat Veteran" license plate for Alabama motor vehicle owners who served in combat and received specific military medals like the Combat Action Ribbon or Combat Infantry Badge. To qualify, applicants must provide proof (such as a DD Form 214 or the actual medal) and pay a $3 fee per plate. The plate features a branch-specific insignia, the words "COMBAT VETERAN" in bold, and cannot be personalized or transferred. Falsely obtaining this plate is a Class C misdemeanor. The bill directly affects eligible Alabama veterans with combat medals who own private passenger vehicles.