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HB 1200: Bureau of motor vehicles.

Jim PresselEnacted

HB 1200 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 12, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

Allows additional license plates issued by the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to be designed as a personalized license plate. Provides that a motor vehicle may be equipped with an appropriate, functioning rear view camera that provides the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • streamlines BMV licensing and renewal processes
  • reduces administrative burden for residents

Risks

  • new regulatory requirements for commercial driver training businesses
  • potential compliance costs for commercial transport operators

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • improves accessibility for military personnel and seniors
  • expands digital options for testing

Risks

  • lowering driving age may impact road safety statistics
  • removal of physical mirror requirements raises visibility concerns
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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