A new bill filed by State Rep. Frank Iler seeks to allow the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue military veteran plates featuring service branch insignia and a personalized design, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 741 on April 2 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Veterans Registration Plate Modifications.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill authorizes the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a Military Veteran special registration plate with a personalized background and modifies its description. Specifically, the plate will bear the words “U.S. Military Veteran” across the top and will display the name and insignia of the branch of service on the left side. The plate is issuable to individuals who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is not subject to the application and issuance provisions of G.S. 20-79.3A or G.S. 20-79.8. This act is set to take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Diane Wheatley proposed the most bills (29) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Ller graduated from Campbell University with a BA.
Ller, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2009 to represent the state’s 17th House district, replacing previous state representative Bonner Stiller.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Iler, Diane Wheatley, Hugh Blackwell, and Phil Shepard | HB 741 | 04/02/2025 | Veterans Registration Plate Modifications. |
| Frank Iler, Allen Chesser, Jeffrey C. McNeely, and Phil Shepard | HB 652 | 04/01/2025 | Transportation Goods Unit Pricing Cost. |
| Frank Iler, Diane Wheatley, Robert T. Reives, II, and Ted Davis, Jr. | HB 569 | 03/27/2025 | PFAS Pollution and Polluter Liability. |
| Frank Iler, Allen Buansi, Renée A. Price, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 513 | 03/25/2025 | Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. |
| Frank Iler and Ya Liu | HB 444 | 03/18/2025 | Homeowners Association Reform Bill. |
| Frank Iler | HB 394 | 03/13/2025 | Distracted Driving/Children and Animals. |
| Frank Iler, Brenden H. Jones, Karl E. Gillespie, and Steve Tyson | HB 295 | 03/05/2025 | Req. DOT to Install Prop. Corner Markers. |
| Frank Iler and Charles W. Miller | HB 140 | 02/17/2025 | Authorize Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail. |
| Frank Iler | HB 117 | 02/12/2025 | Ocean Isle Beach/Sunset Beach/Parking Fees. |
