SB 1428: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for Pennsylvania monument registration plate, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, repealing provisions relating to special plates for World War II veterans and further providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Silver Star, for special plates for United States military airborne units, for Blue Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Air Medal, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor, for special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal, for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit, for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal, for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country.
SB 1428 status: Referred — Referred to Transportation (updated Aug 10, 2026).
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OfficialAn Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plate...
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Environment
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- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Minor adjustments to existing administrative programs
Risks
- Potential minor implementation costs for DMV registration updates
Society
Benefits
- Increases recognition for various veteran categories
- Modernizes plate availability for service-connected awards
Risks
- No direct social risk identified
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Changes require updates to PennDOT vehicle registration system software
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