Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1611: Changes the law regarding catalytic converters
Status: In committee, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1611 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5100H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 407.300, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to catalytic converters, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 407.300, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 407.300, to read as follows: 407.300. 1. Every purchaser or collector of, or dealer in, junk, scrap metal, or any secondhand property who obtains items for resale or profit shall keep a register containing a written or electronic record for each purchase or trade in which each type of material subject to the provisions of this section is obtained for value. There shall be a separate record for each transaction involving (2) Aluminum wire, cable, pipe, tubing, bar, ingot, rod, fitting, or fastener; (3) Material containing copper or aluminum that is knowingly used for farming purposes as farming is defined in section 350.010; whatever may be the condition or length of such metal; (4) Detached catalytic converter; or (5) Motor vehicle, heavy equipment, or tractor battery. 2. The record required by this section shall contain the following data: (1) A copy of the driver's license or photo identification issued by the state or by the United States government or agency …
Sponsors
- Hardy Billington (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (April 2, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1611?
- HB1611 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Changes the law regarding catalytic converters.
- What is the status of HB1611?
- In committee as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 1 (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1611?
- Hardy Billington (R).
- Where is the official record for HB1611?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1611&year=2026&code=R
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