Bill > HB1695

This bill modifies motor vehicle safety inspection requirements in Missouri by removing mandatory safety inspections for several categories of vehicles. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for periodic vehicle safety inspections for commercial motor vehicles with less than 150,000 miles during their first ten years, street rods, custom vehicles, and other specialized vehicle types. The bill also removes the need for vehicle owners to provide proof of safety inspection when registering or transferring vehicle ownership, except for certain commercial vehicles and school buses. For emissions inspections, the bill maintains most existing requirements but introduces some modifications, such as exempting new motor vehicles for four years and vehicles driven fewer than 12,000 miles between registration periods. The legislation affects multiple sections of Missouri's vehicle registration and inspection laws, streamlining the process for vehicle owners and potentially reducing bureaucratic requirements. The changes will become effective on January 1, 2027, giving state agencies and vehicle owners time to prepare for the new regulations.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1695&year=2026&code=R