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VT S0211

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca White

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Motor vehicle safety and emissions inspections change from annual to every two years for vehicles registered in Vermont, effective July 1, 2026
  • Inspection certificate fee increases from $8.00 to $16.00, with revenue allocated to the Transportation Fund and half reserved for bridge maintenance
  • Vehicles 16 model years old or less must still undergo emissions or on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems inspection, but on the new two-year schedule
  • School buses and motor buses remain exempt from the change, with buses continuing twice-yearly inspections at six-month intervals
  • State and municipal inspection stations inspecting only government-owned vehicles remain exempt from paying the certificate fee

Legislative Description

An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

Last Action

New Business/Third Reading

3/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026
Transportation1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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