Bill > HB2232

This bill requires the Air Conservation Commission to terminate the operation of any motor vehicle emissions inspection program by January 1, 2028. The bill removes various references to emissions inspections throughout multiple sections of Missouri state law, effectively phasing out the current emissions testing requirements for vehicles. Specifically, the bill eliminates the requirement for vehicles to undergo emissions testing when registering or renewing vehicle registrations in certain areas of the state. The legislation removes language about emissions inspections from statutes related to vehicle registration, safety inspections, and air quality regulations. By creating a new section (643.365), the bill mandates that the commission must completely end the emissions inspection program by January 1, 2028, which will effectively discontinue the current system of mandatory vehicle emissions testing in Missouri. This change means that vehicle owners will no longer need to obtain an emissions inspection certificate when registering or renewing their vehicle registration in areas previously subject to these requirements.