Provides that the Department of Revenue shall issue only one license plate to most registered motor vehicles, as opposed to the current requirement to issue two plates
HB 1995 changes Missouri's vehicle registration rules by requiring the Department of Revenue to issue only one license plate for most registered motor vehicles, replacing the current requirement for two plates. This affects all Missouri vehicle owners who register standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and similar non-commercial vehicles. The bill allows commercial vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross weight to request two plates (with distinguishing marks) if needed, but mandates a single plate for all other vehicles starting August 28, 2026. The law also preserves special plates for disabled veterans and National Guard members, maintaining their unique wording.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 1
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred: Government Efficiency(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Irwin
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Vernetti
RRepublican
Co
Mark Meirath
RRepublican
Co
Mike Steinmeyer
RRepublican
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