Kei vehicles; operation and requirements.
Sponsored By: Michael B. Feggans (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Kei vehicles; operation and requirements. Prohibits kei vehicles, as defined in the bill, from being operated on any limited access highway, interstate highway, or highway with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more. The bill provides for the licensing and registration of kei vehicles by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill prohibits localities from placing certain restrictions on kei vehicles and prohibits the imposition of liability for motor vehicle dealers for any damages that are directly or indirectly attributable to the sale of a kei vehicle that was not manufactured in accordance with federal safety standards. The bill directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to develop and adopt emissions inspection standards for kei vehicles and directs the Superintendent of State Police to promulgate any regulations necessary for conducting safety inspections of kei vehicles.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael B. Feggans
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Continued from last session
7/21/2026HouseContinued to 2027 in Transportation (Voice Vote)
1/29/2026HouseHouse subcommittee offered
1/27/2026HouseHouse subcommittee offered
1/27/2026HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to 2028 (Voice Vote)
1/27/2026HouseAssigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
1/19/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Transportation
1/8/2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102963D
1/8/2026House
Bill Text
Amendment
1/27/2026
Introduced
1/8/2026
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