HB 2902 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to automobile theft

HB 2902 bans the sale, possession, or use of devices that can bypass car key fobs (like "relay attack devices" or "key programming tools") except for law enforcement, auto dealers, insurers, and mechanics. It also creates a "Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission" to manage grants for local law enforcement to fund programs targeting vehicle theft, including multi-jurisdiction task forces, specialized training, and public awareness campaigns. The commission, composed of state officials and industry representatives, will approve funding for prevention, investigation, and prosecution of vehicle-related crimes. This directly affects car thieves (by restricting tools), law enforcement agencies (via grant access), and auto industry professionals (who retain limited device access).
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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Introduced House Committee Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was rewritten to repeal three existing sections and replace them with five new sections that restructure the legal framework for automobile theft and vehicle salvage. The primary change is the removal of the 'Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission' and its associated grant programs, replacing them with a focus on strict licensing for salvage dealers and enhanced record-keeping requirements for selling vehicles for export.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from creating a new state commission to oversee theft prevention grants to repealing that commission and tightening regulations on salvage dealers and scrap processors to prevent parts theft and illegal export.
FISCAL

The creation of the 'Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission' and its grant program for law enforcement agencies was removed entirely.

DEFINITION

Definitions for 'motor vehicle key programming or emulating device' and 'relay attack device,' along with specific criminal penalties for possessing or failing to report lost devices, were removed.

REQUIREMENT

Requirements for salvage dealers were modified to mandate that sales to non-US residents must be clearly marked 'FOR EXPORT ONLY' on the title and that dealers maintain specific records of these sales for three years.

ELIGIBILITY

The licensing requirements for used parts dealers, salvage dealers, rebuilders, and scrap processors were reorganized and clarified, separating them into distinct license categories.

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Total actions
15
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred: Insurance(H)
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Don Mayhew
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