Vehicle Laws – Historic Motor Vehicles – Minimum Age
This bill would require historic motor vehicles to be at least 25 years old (model year 1999 or earlier) to qualify for special registration. Owners would pay annual registration fees of $45.50 (2024-2025) or $55.50 (2025+), certify the vehicle won't be used for daily commuting or commercial purposes, and receive special plates. Vehicles 60+ years old would get a one-time $50 registration fee, and qualifying vehicles would be exempt from annual inspections and emissions testing. The bill applies prospectively starting July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Total actions
7
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Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Environment and Transportation
lower
Aug 18, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Johnson
DDemocratic
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