Amendment #3 to H4278

Gold Star Family Motor Vehicle Registration Eligibility

Mr. Jones of North Reading moves to amend the bill by adding the following new section:-

“SECTION XX. Section 2 of chapter 90, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after line 523, the following new paragraph:-

The registrar shall recognize the eligibility of the next of kin of a member of the military, in possession of a Gold Star Lapel Button, under regulations prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense, to obtain a “Gold Star Family” registration plate. Possession of a Gold Star Lapel Button and a letter of approval, both issued by the United States Department of Defense, shall be sufficient proof of eligibility for the registrar to furnish a Gold Star Family registration plate. The possession of a Gold Star Lapel Button shall not be a requirement of eligibility for persons who have otherwise presented satisfactory evidence of Gold Star family member status as determined by the registrar.".