Veteran license tags; certain veterans exposed to radiation added to those eligible for distinctive tag
SB 33 expands eligibility for Alabama's distinctive veteran license tags to include more veterans exposed to dangerous radiation during military service. Currently, only veterans directly involved in atomic bomb testing (1944-1962) qualify; this bill adds additional veterans who were exposed to radiation while serving, without specifying exact service periods. The change would allow these veterans to apply for the same distinctive tag, requiring the standard $3 initial fee (or $6 for Vietnam veterans' tags) and proof of eligibility. It does not alter existing fee distributions or administrative processes for the program. The bill amends Alabama Code §32-6-350 to broaden the radiation-exposure category in the veteran tag program.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Military and Veterans' Affairs)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 50
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Wes Kitchens
RRepublican
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