Army Commendation Medal recipients special license plate establishment

This bill (SF 870) adds a new special license plate category for Minnesota veterans who received the Army Commendation Medal. It requires the state to issue license plates bearing the inscription "ARMY COMMENDATION VET" along with a facsimile of the medal. The provision directly affects veterans who were awarded this specific military decoration. The plates become available starting January 1, 2026, for those eligible under the new category. This is a procedural change creating a new plate option, not a policy shift.