Relates to issuance of keepsake plates for gold star mothers

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• Republican3

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph A. Griffo says this is needed

Gold Star Mothers are mothers of U.S. Armed Forces whose sons or daugh- ters died in the line of duty. Many Gold Star Mothers apply for distinc- tive license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles that desig- nates that they are a gold Star Mother. Unfortunately, when one of these individuals surrenders her plates, they do not have the option to keep one for sentimental reasons. This legislation would address the inequity by amending the vehicle and traffic law to direct the Commissioner of the DMV, upon request, and at no cost, to issue and provide the Gold Star Mother one keepsake plate. These keepsake plates are for commemora- tive purposes only and not for display on any motor vehicle. To ensure this, the plates will be a different size than plates currently used for motor vehicles. Gold Star Mothers endure heartache and sadness with the loss of their son or daughter throughout their entire lives. It is only fitting and appropriate to give a Gold Star Mother a commemorative plate, which she can keep in honor of her son or daughter who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.