Rhode Island H7096 expands eligibility for disabled veterans license plates to include those 75 or older with a 70% disability rating.

Rhode Island H7096 amends the state's registration fees to include veterans aged 75 or older with a 70% combined service-connected disability rating as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. These plates allow for fee exemptions on annual vehicle registration and licensing. The bill also maintains the current policy of allowing surviving spouses to retain the plates after the veteran's death. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H7096 expands eligibility for disabled veterans license plates to include those 75 or older with a 70% disability rating.

Rhode Island H7096 amends the state's registration fees to include veterans aged 75 or older with a 70% combined service-connected disability rating as eligible for disabled veterans license plates. These plates allow for fee exemptions on annual vehicle registration and licensing. The bill also maintains the current policy of allowing surviving spouses to retain the plates after the veteran's death. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.