Senate approves Felag’s bill to allow transfer of disabled veterans’ plates to spouses

State House – The Senate has approved legislation (2025-S 0072) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. that would allow disabled veterans’ license plates to be transferred to spouses.

Senator Felag serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs.

“A veteran’s license plate is a true badge of honor for many individuals in our state and this legislation will allow families of veterans to continue expressing their pride in their family member’s time served in our armed forces. It’s a common-sense bill that will keep recognizing our veterans for the real heroes that they are, regardless if they are still able to drive or not,” said Senator Felag (D-Dist. 10, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton).

The bill would allow the transfer of a disabled veteran’s license plate to the veteran’s spouse if the veteran is no longer able to operate a vehicle. Additionally, a disabled veteran license plate may be issued to an eligible veteran or their spouse.

The legislation now heads to the House for consideration.