Increases the maximum speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates and freeways
SB 1408 would raise the legal maximum speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on rural interstates and freeways. This change directly affects drivers traveling on those specific roadways in rural areas. The bill's key provision is the adjustment of the speed limit standard itself, without altering other traffic laws or safety requirements. It does not apply to urban areas, school zones, or other designated speed zones. The bill is currently in early committee stages as of its first reading in January 2026.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Dec 4, 2025
Signed Jul 13, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill was significantly narrowed in scope, shifting from a comprehensive overhaul of over forty transportation and revenue sections to a single, focused update on speed limits. The legislation was also simplified by removing complex fee structures and competitive bidding requirements for private title service agents, leaving only the core speed limit regulations. This change reduces the legislative burden while concentrating on establishing clear, uniform maximum speeds for different types of roads.
Scope change
The bill's scope was drastically reduced from repealing and replacing forty sections of the Missouri Revised Statutes (covering vehicle registration fees, title services, and various speed limits) to repealing only one section (304.010) and enacting a single new section solely regarding speed limits.
SCOPE
Removed the repeal and replacement of forty sections covering motor vehicle title fees, registration fees, and agent compensation.
Clarified that county commissions can set lower speed limits on county roads but cannot set them higher than 55 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the competitive bidding process and specific fee schedules for private motor vehicle title and registration service agents.
Established uniform maximum speed limits: 75 mph for rural interstates/freeways, 65 mph for rural expressways, and 60 mph for all other roads or urban areas.
DEFINITION
Added precise legal definitions for 'Expressway', 'Freeway', 'Rural interstate', and 'Urbanized area' to clarify which roads are subject to specific speed limits.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a rebuttable presumption that posted speed limits are legal, shifting the burden of proof to those claiming a limit is invalid.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
54
Key actions
27
Committee
18
Amendments
3
Jul 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
upper
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
H Third Read and Passed
lower
May 15, 2026
Introduced
H recedes on HCS, as amended
lower
May 15, 2026
Introduced
S refuses to concur in HCS, as amended
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Dissolves Conference Committee
upper
May 4, 2026
Introduced
S refuses to concur in HCS, as amended and requests H recede or grant conference
upper
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
H Third Read and Passed
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS, as amended, H adopted --(5907H.03C)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 7 to HCS H offered & adopted (Boyko)--(5907H03.15H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 6 to HCS H offered & adopted (Vernetti)--(5907H03.10H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 5 to HCS H offered & adopted (Reedy)--(5907H03.09H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 4 to HCS H offered & adopted (Pouche)--(5907H03.04H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 3 to HCS H offered & adopted (Busick)--(5907H03.16H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HCS, as amended, H adopted --(5907H03.08H)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Kelley)--(5907H03.19H)
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Referred H Fiscal Review Committee
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred H Rules - Legislative
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Transportation
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Transportation
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Referred H Transportation
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
upper
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamie Burger
RRepublican
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