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MO HB3316
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Knight
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AI Summary
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Establishes a flat $25 annual registration fee for passenger vehicles (replacing the current horsepower-based fee structure ranging from $18-$51) and $10 for motorcycles, motortricycles, and autocycles
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Increases delinquent registration penalties from $5 to $25 for the first month and $25 for each subsequent month of delinquency, capped at $200 total
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Requires Missouri dealers selling vehicles to out-of-state purchasers to collect Missouri state and local sales tax at the dealer's location rate, regardless of the purchaser's state of residence
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Creates a new "water-damaged vehicle" title designation for vehicles submerged to the point water entered the passenger or trunk compartment, requiring "water-damaged" to appear on the certificate of ownership
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Raises the minimum vehicle sales threshold for motor vehicle dealer licensure from 8 to 12 vehicles per calendar year
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Extends disabled parking placard renewal period from 4 years to 8 years and exempts vehicles under 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles from safety inspections (excluding prior salvage vehicles)
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle registration
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/11/2026