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H7989Introduced in the House

Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.

Passed

Introduced by Jacquelyn Baginski, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES - Exempts certain vehicles that are not manufactured with the proper front plate registration bracket from the requirement that motor vehicles display a front facing registration plate.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 9, 2026

36

Yes

1

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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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

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  13. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Effective without Governor's signature

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