Bill > HB2951

This bill establishes new regulations and an amnesty period concerning motor vehicle titling and registration in Missouri. It introduces an "amnesty period" from August 28, 2026, to December 1, 2026, for Missouri residents who previously registered their vehicles in another state to avoid Missouri's titling and registration requirements and associated taxes. During this period, eligible individuals can receive full amnesty from late fees and penalties if they apply to the Department of Revenue and subsequently title and register their vehicle in Missouri. The bill also defines key terms like "residence address" and "resident" to clarify who is subject to Missouri's laws. Crucially, it makes it unlawful for a Missouri resident with a Missouri residence address to title and register a vehicle in another state or under a shell entity (a company lacking real business activity) in another state with the intent to evade Missouri's titling and registration requirements, establishing a rebuttable presumption that such actions are intended to circumvent the law. Factors like holding a Missouri driver's license, filing Missouri taxes, operating or insuring the vehicle in Missouri, and residing in Missouri for a significant portion of the year will be considered when determining intent to circumvent. Violators will be notified to comply within a specified timeframe, and failure to do so can result in a $500 penalty and suspension of their driver's license until all taxes, fees, and penalties are paid. The bill also outlines penalties for making false statements or attempting to evade these fees and taxes, including a fine equal to 75% of the unpaid amount, and allows the Department of Revenue to use the motorist insurance identification database to identify non-compliant vehicles.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2951&year=2026&code=R