Veteran license tags; certain veterans exposed to radiation added to those eligible for distinctive tag
HB 131 expands Alabama's veteran license tag program to include veterans exposed to radiation during operational use of atomic weapons in World War II (1944-1962). This adds to existing categories like veterans of atomic bomb testing, cleanup crews, and specific conflicts (e.g., Vietnam, Desert Storm). The bill amends Section 32-6-350 of Alabama law to explicitly cover veterans who were exposed to radiation from atomic weapons operations during WWII, without changing fees or application requirements. It directly affects eligible veterans who served during this specific period but weren't previously included under the radiation exposure criteria.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
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Jan 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Military and Veterans' Affairs)
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Jeana Ross
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