Bill > HB2958

This bill makes it illegal for a resident of Missouri, who has a Missouri residence address, to register a motor vehicle in another state with the intent to avoid Missouri's titling and registration requirements. It establishes a "rebuttable presumption" meaning it's assumed a motor vehicle owned and operated by a Missouri resident with a Missouri address is subject to Missouri laws, and the owner is responsible for all applicable fees and taxes. The bill outlines factors to determine intent to circumvent these laws, such as having a Missouri driver's license, operating or storing the vehicle in Missouri, and insuring it in Missouri. If a violation is found, the resident will be notified to obtain Missouri title and registration within sixty days, or face a $500 penalty and potential suspension of their driver's license. The bill also addresses registering vehicles under shell entities (companies that exist only on paper) in other states to avoid Missouri requirements, and imposes penalties for fraudulent practices related to evading fees and taxes, with collected fines going to the county school fund.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2958&year=2026&code=R