Disabled veteran license plate may be transferred to veterans' spouse or issued to veteran or veterans spouse.

Plain-English Summary

This Rhode Island bill would make it easier for disabled veterans and their spouses to use special disabled veteran license plates. Currently, these plates are issued directly to the veteran. This bill would allow the plate to be transferred to the veteran's spouse, or give both the veteran and their spouse the option to have the plate issued in their name from the start.

The bill primarily affects disabled veterans in Rhode Island and their spouses. In practical terms, this could be helpful in situations where a spouse regularly drives the vehicle — for example, if the veteran's disability limits their ability to drive. Rather than the plate being tied solely to the veteran, the spouse could legally have it registered in their name while still honoring the veteran's service and eligibility.

As of now, the bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee, which has recommended holding it for further study. This means the bill has not yet been passed or signed into law, and it will need additional review before moving forward in the legislative process.