Missouri HB2951: Prohibits the act of registering a motor vehicle in another state with the intent to circumvent the titling and registration requirements of this state

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 2951, 2958 & 2977 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6404H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 301.010, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to motor vehicle registration, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 301.010, RSMo, is repealed and five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 144.465, 301.010, 301.092, 301.093, and 301.094, to read as follows: 144.465. 1. The dates from August 28, 2026, to December 1, 2026, shall be designated as an "amnesty period" for taxpayers in this state who did not pay state and local taxes as outlined in sections 301.092 to 301.094 and who titled and registered their motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or any other vehicle in another state and such vehicle, under sections 301.092 to 301.094, would have been required to have been titled and registered in the state of Missouri and who are delinquent in taxes and other liabilities to the department of revenue arising from the purchases of said vehicles. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, with respect to all associated late fees and penalties administered by the department of revenue, a taxpayer shall be granted full amnesty from the assessment or payment of all such late fees and penalties provided that the liabilities …

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Sponsors

• Ed Lewis (R, 006) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
2. March 10, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. March 10, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. February 5, 2026: Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
5. January 29, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
6. January 27, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
7. January 27, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
8. January 20, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
9. January 15, 2026: Referred: Transportation(H)
10. January 14, 2026: Read Second Time (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 14, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (January 29, 2026): 11 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2951?

HB2951 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (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.

What is the status of HB2951?

In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2951?

Ed Lewis (R, 006).

Where is the official record for HB2951?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2951&year=2026&code=R