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SB13Introduced in the Senate

License plates; only rear plate required, exception.

Introduced

Introduced by Bill DeSteph, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Display of license plate; only rear plate required; exception. Permits every registered motor vehicle to display a single license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on the rear of the vehicle, except for tractor trucks, which shall display such license plate on the front of the vehicle. Current law requires license plates displayed on the front and rear of most such vehicles.

Where it stands

Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (8-Y 6-N)

January 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (8-Y 6-N) · January 15, 2026

8

Yes

6

No

0

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14 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100954D

  2. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  3. Incorporates SB45 (Craig)

  4. Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (8-Y 6-N)

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