Bill > HB1838

This bill modifies provisions related to motor vehicle safety inspections by removing the requirement for certain vehicles to undergo annual safety inspections, specifically impacting vehicles with less than 150,000 miles and those manufactured within the last ten years, and also exempts certain vehicles, such as street rods and custom vehicles, from periodic safety and emissions inspections. It also clarifies that for vehicles previously titled in another state, an inspection by a licensed new or used motor vehicle dealer is acceptable for obtaining a Missouri certificate of ownership, and for certain older reconstructed vehicles valued at $3,000 or less, a specific affidavit and inspection by law enforcement will suffice for title issuance, rather than the standard vehicle examination certificate. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for proof of vehicle inspection for veterans receiving special license plates, and for vehicles involved in accidents, it mandates inspection before they can be operated again on public roads, with exceptions for vehicles sold for junk, salvage, or rebuilding.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1838&year=2026&code=R