Permits certain passenger automobiles to be registered for more than one year.

S 1706 would extend the registration period for new passenger automobiles (excluding those purchased by rental companies for rental use) from one year to up to four years (48 months). For leased passenger vehicles, registration would align with the lease term but not exceed 48 months. The bill also grants the Motor Vehicle Commission authority to set registration periods between three months and 26 months and to grant 12-month extensions without additional fees in specific circumstances. This change would reduce how often owners of new passenger cars must renew their registrations.