Missouri House Committee Passes Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation

Missouri House Committee Passes Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation

If enacted, House Bill 1444 would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.

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The Missouri House Transportation Committee has passed House Bill (HB) 1444. If enacted, HB 1444 would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.

Despite testimonies in support of the Missouri safety inspection program from ASA-Midwest member Ben Steinman, the Missouri state highway patrol, AAA and other organizations at the Committee’s Feb. 7 hearing, the bill has continued to gather support in the Missouri House.

The Automotive Service Association continues to oppose HB 1444 and encourages all interested parties in Missouri to visit TakingTheHill.com to contact their state representatives in opposition.

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