HB 74 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to lighting and reflective material requirements for animal-driven vehicles

HB 74 requires operators of animal-drawn vehicles (like horse-drawn carriages) to install specific lighting and reflective equipment when operating on state highways, primarily during low-visibility hours. It mandates a white front light visible 1,000 feet, a red rear light or equivalent reflectors (covering a 3-inch area), and a flashing amber/red light on the left side during nighttime hours (sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise). The law exempts agricultural equipment operators without livestock, who must instead display a slow-moving vehicle emblem. These rules aim to improve safety by ensuring animal-drawn vehicles are visible to motor vehicles from at least 500 feet.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
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Feb 13, 2025
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Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Jan 22, 2025
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Referred: Special Committee on Rural Issues(H)
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Dec 2, 2024
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Tim Taylor
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