HB 219: Kei vehicles; operation and requirements.
HB 219 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialKei 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 Mo...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Establishes formal emissions inspection standards
Risks
- Kei vehicles may lack modern emission control technology
Economy
Benefits
- Legalizes and clarifies registration for a niche market
- Protects dealers from specific liability
Risks
- Liability shield potentially reduces consumer legal recourse
Society
Benefits
- Improves road safety by restricting small vehicles on high-speed highways
- Provides owners a pathway to legal registration
Risks
- Limits vehicle utility for owners on high-speed roads
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Dealer liability shield may limit consumer options if a vehicle is unsafe
Analysis based solely on summary; full regulatory text unknown
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentContinued from last session
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