Bill > HB1692

This bill modifies provisions related to motor vehicle registration and safety inspection requirements in Missouri, making several key changes. The bill eliminates mandatory vehicle safety inspections for certain types of vehicles, including street rods, custom vehicles, and vehicles manufactured ten years or less after their model year. It removes the requirement for periodic vehicle inspections for these vehicle categories and simplifies the registration process. The bill also updates odometer reporting requirements, allowing the director of revenue to collect and retain odometer information electronically. For emissions inspections, the bill expands exemptions for certain vehicle types, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, historic vehicles, and vehicles driven fewer than 12,000 miles between registration periods. The legislation provides more flexibility for vehicle dealers in selling vehicles with or without prior emissions inspections, allowing purchasers to return vehicles that fail emissions tests within ten days. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions for special license plates for veterans and former prisoners of war, streamlining the registration process for these groups. The changes aim to reduce bureaucratic requirements for vehicle owners while maintaining basic safety and environmental standards. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2027.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1692&year=2026&code=R