Bill > HB334

This bill modifies various provisions related to motor vehicle registration and safety inspection requirements in Missouri. The key changes include removing mandatory safety vehicle inspections for most vehicles, introducing optional three-year and five-year vehicle registrations starting in 2026, and allowing for permanent vehicle registration. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for periodic vehicle safety inspections that were previously mandated every two years for most motor vehicles. Instead, the bill focuses more on emissions inspections for certain vehicles in specific areas. The legislation also provides new registration options, allowing vehicle owners to choose between annual, biennial, three-year, and five-year registrations, with fees calculated proportionally. Additionally, the bill introduces a permanent registration option where vehicle owners can pay ten times the standard annual registration fee to obtain a permanent registration plate specific to that vehicle. The bill removes certain documentation requirements for vehicle transfers and inspections, streamlining the registration process. These changes are designed to reduce bureaucratic burdens on vehicle owners while maintaining basic safety and emissions standards. The new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB334&year=2025&code=R