AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SB 76 removes the $5 registration fee and transfer charge for applicants seeking a special "Bronze Star Medal" license plate. This bill directly affects recipients of the U.S. Bronze Star Medal who wish to display this plate on eligible vehicles (under 12,000 lbs gross weight). The key change is eliminating the financial requirement while maintaining the plate's design (featuring "Bronze Star Medal" wording and insignia) and the provision for transferring the plate to a surviving spouse after the holder's death. The fee removal applies to all future applications and transfers starting January 1, 2026.