Minnesota bill exempts certain veterans and their surviving spouses from vehicle taxes and fees.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt eligible surviving spouses of veterans from various vehicle taxes and fees, including registration taxes, license plates fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees, and motor vehicle sales taxes. The exemptions apply to vehicles jointly registered by a qualifying veteran or eligible owner and a spouse or domestic partner. The bill also specifies certain exclusions from these exemptions, such as fees for personalized plates and fees for vehicles registered in other states. The exemptions are effective starting January 1, 2026.

Minnesota bill exempts certain veterans and their surviving spouses from vehicle taxes and fees.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt eligible surviving spouses of veterans from various vehicle taxes and fees, including registration taxes, license plates fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees, and motor vehicle sales taxes. The exemptions apply to vehicles jointly registered by a qualifying veteran or eligible owner and a spouse or domestic partner. The bill also specifies certain exclusions from these exemptions, such as fees for personalized plates and fees for vehicles registered in other states. The exemptions are effective starting January 1, 2026.