Bill > HB247

This bill establishes a new five-year motor vehicle registration option for vehicles with a model year of manufacture less than six years old, beginning January 1, 2026. Under this new option, vehicle owners can choose a five-year registration period instead of the current annual or biennial registration. When registering for the five-year period, owners will pay the annual registration fee plus a pro-rata amount for the additional four years. To qualify, vehicles must be less than six years old and not be commercial motor vehicles licensed over 54,000 pounds gross weight. The registration will still require standard documentation like personal property tax receipts, proof of insurance, and safety inspections where applicable. The bill also modifies existing language about vehicle inspections and registration periods, particularly updating references to vehicle age and model year. This change aims to provide vehicle owners with more flexibility and potentially reduce the frequency of registration renewals for newer vehicles.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB247&year=2025&code=R