HB 3280 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes a special license plate for surviving spouses of disabled veterans

HB 3280 creates a special license plate for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, replacing the standard "SHOW-ME STATE" plate with "SURVIVING SPOUSE" and "OF DISABLED VETERAN" on the bottom. To qualify, applicants must prove surviving spouse status, pay a $15 fee on top of regular registration, and own a vehicle (not commercial or over 24,000 lbs gross weight). The plates must be reflective, visually clear at night, and aesthetically consistent with state standards, but cannot be transferred to others except to a co-owner if the qualifying spouse dies. This policy change directly affects eligible surviving spouses by providing a visible identifier for their status.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 21 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Veterans and Armed Forces(H)
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Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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