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 2977 prohibits Missouri residents from registering a motor vehicle in another state solely to avoid Missouri's titling and registration requirements. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to circumvent Missouri's vehicle registration laws by registering elsewhere. The bill repeals existing registration law and adds new provisions (sections 301.092-301.094) with penalties for violating this rule. Key mechanisms include clear definitions of prohibited conduct and enforcement through the Department of Revenue. This is a straightforward policy change to ensure all vehicles registered in Missouri comply with state-specific rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Committee
3
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 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Transportation(H)
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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