HB 2951 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibits the act of registering a motor vehicle in another state with the intent to circumvent the titling and registration requirements of this state

HB 2951 prohibits registering a motor vehicle in another state with the intent to avoid this state's titling and registration requirements. It directly affects vehicle owners who attempt to circumvent local registration processes by registering elsewhere. The bill makes it unlawful to register a vehicle in another state solely to bypass this state's specific titling and registration rules. This is a straightforward regulatory measure targeting registration fraud, not a complex policy change.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026

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Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was expanded to include three additional related bills (2958 and 2977) and now introduces a new section creating a tax amnesty period for August and December 2026. This new provision allows vehicle owners who missed registering their cars in Missouri to avoid late fees and penalties if they apply during the designated amnesty window, while also adding a new vehicle definition to the statute's glossary.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a single bill to a combined package of three bills, and its applicability now includes a specific amnesty program for delinquent vehicle tax registrants.

TIMELINE

Established a specific 'amnesty period' from August 28, 2026, to December 1, 2026, during which taxpayers can avoid late fees and penalties for missed vehicle registrations.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new exemption allowing vehicle owners who titled and registered their vehicles in another state to apply for forgiveness of Missouri tax liabilities if they complete the process during the amnesty period.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Automobile transporter' to clarify that truck camper units are included in this category.

Removed definitions for 'Bus', 'Commercial motor vehicle', 'Cotton trailer', 'Dealer', 'Director', 'Driveaway operation', and 'Dromedary' from the bill text.

SCOPE

Changed the bill reference from 'House Bill No. 2951' to 'House Bill Nos. 2951, 2958 & 2977' to reflect the inclusion of additional related legislation.

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Committee

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Committee

Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Committee

Referred: Transportation(H)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Read First Time (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors