License Plate Amendments
What changed between versions
Created a new Design Review Board consisting of one member each appointed by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president to review and approve license plate designs, including standard and special group plates, as well as driver license and ID card designs.
Added requirements for invisible condition identification symbols on driver licenses and identification cards to indicate conditions like autism, hearing loss, or other invisible disabilities that may interfere with communication with first responders.
Required driver license and identification card designs to be approved by the Design Review Board, ensuring consistency with license plate design standards and readability requirements.
Changed the effective date of the bill from February 9, 2026 to March 3, 2026, and set various implementation deadlines including July 1, 2025 for certain plate designs and July 1, 2026 for the rotating standard license plate system.
Established specific contribution amounts for special group license plates, including a minimum $25 annual contribution for support plates and a $20 one-time contribution for off-rotation standard plates, with funds allocated to the Transportation Fund and sponsoring organizations.
Updated eligibility requirements for special group license plates, including minimum preorder thresholds of 500 applications for new plates and 250 persons for state agency recognition plates, and established specific criteria for private nonprofit and corporate brand sponsors.
Added new definitions for terms including 'invisible condition,' 'invisible condition identification symbol,' 'authorized guardian,' and expanded definitions for various vehicle types and license plate categories.
Updated House Sponsor name from 'LONG TITLE' to 'Jordan D. Teuscher' and changed the bill title from 'License Plate Amendments' to '1st Sub. (Green) S.B. 273' to reflect the substitute bill status.
