Counties back bill to replace defective license plates at no charge

Feb 23, 2026

During a public hearing on Feb. 23, county auditors and Representative Andrew Engel urged the Senate Transportation Committee to pass substitute House Bill 2114, which would require no‑fee replacement of defective license plates within two years and allow discretionary waivers up to five years.

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The Senate Transportation Committee on Feb. 23 heard testimony supporting substitute House Bill 2114, a measure that would require the Department of Licensing to replace defective license plates at no charge within the first two years after issuance and permit discretionary fee waivers between the 24th month and the five‑year anniversary in certain cases.

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