Relating to certain criminal offenses involving the attachment or display of a wrong license plate or registration insignia; increasing criminal penalties.

SB 858 increases penalties for drivers who knowingly operate vehicles with license plates issued for a different vehicle or stolen plates. The bill raises the maximum fine from $200 to $500 for this offense when the driver knew the plate was stolen or mismatched, and designates it as a more serious Class B misdemeanor if the plate was altered. It directly affects drivers who intentionally use incorrect or stolen license plates, making the violation carry higher financial and legal consequences. The changes would apply to offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025, if enacted.