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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Kei vehicles; operation and requirements. Prohibits kei vehicles, as defined in the bill, from being operated on any limited access highway, interstate highway, or highway with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more. The bill provides for the licensing and registration of kei vehicles by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill prohibits localities from placing certain restrictions on kei vehicles and prohibits the imposition of liability for motor vehicle dealers for any damages that are directly or indirectly attributable to the sale of a kei vehicle that was not manufactured in accordance with federal safety standards. The bill directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to develop and adopt emissions inspection standards for kei vehicles and directs the Superintendent of State Police to promulgate any regulations necessary for conducting safety inspections of kei vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill defines "Kei vehicles" as small, imported motor vehicles meeting specific size, engine, and age criteria, and establishes regulations for their operation and sale. It prohibits Kei vehicles from being driven on limited access highways, interstate highways, or any highway with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or higher. The bill also mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles will license and register these vehicles, and prevents local governments from imposing unique restrictions on them solely because they are Kei vehicles. Furthermore, it shields motor vehicle dealers from liability for damages related to Kei vehicles not meeting federal safety standards. The bill also directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to create emissions inspection standards and the Superintendent of State Police to develop regulations for safety inspections of Kei vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Transportation (Voice Vote) (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB219 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB219/text/HB219AHC2 |
| Transportation Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB219/text/HB219AHC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB219/text/HB219 |
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