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H7988Introduced in the House

Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by Jennifer Boylan, District 66

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Charges a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each battery powered elective motor vehicle safety inspection. It would also require any vehicle, regardless of gross vehicle weight rating, to be subject to emissions inspection.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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