Bill > HB1983

This bill modifies motor vehicle inspection requirements in Missouri by changing the criteria for which vehicles must undergo biennial safety inspections. The bill shifts the inspection requirement from a "ten years of age or less" standard to a "model year 2000 or newer" standard, and removes the age limitation for vehicles with less than 150,000 miles. For vehicles that require inspection, owners must submit their vehicles to a biennial mechanical and equipment inspection at an official inspection station and obtain a certificate of approval. The bill maintains exemptions for certain vehicles like those engaged in interstate commerce, historic vehicles, and vehicles registered over 24,000 pounds for less than twelve months. Additionally, the bill preserves provisions allowing vehicle owners to operate their vehicles without current registration when traveling directly to or from an inspection station. The legislation also retains existing rules about inspection timing, such as conducting inspections within 60 days before registration application or transfer, and specifies that violations of these inspection requirements will be considered infractions. The bill continues to allow voluntary donation options during vehicle registration for programs supporting blindness education, organ donation, and medal of honor recipients.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1983&year=2026&code=R