Bill
HB 5650
HB 5650 defines composite motor vehicles and standardizes their titles, inspections, and registrations, enabling builders, dealers, and owners to title and register rebuilt cars.
Status snapshot
- Bill number: HB 5650
- Title: An Act Concerning the Registration of Composite Motor Vehicles
- Introduced: March 19, 2025
- Companion bill: SB 3030
- Final actions: Passed both chambers, sent to Governor, filed without Governor’s signature and became law effective immediately on June 20, 2025.
Note on source material
- The text of the bill was not provided. The summary below describes the bill’s legislative history and, where necessary, explains the likely scope and practical effects implied by the title. Readers should consult the enacted bill text or the state’s statutes for exact legal language.
Purpose and intent (inferred from title)
- The bill’s stated focus is the registration of “composite motor vehicles.” Typically, legislation on this topic aims to clarify how vehicles assembled from parts of multiple vehicles (e.g., kit cars, replica vehicles, vehicles reconstructed from salvage parts, or other non-standard/assembled vehicles) are defined, titled, inspected, and registered with the state motor vehicle authority (DMV). The intent is usually to provide clear rules so owners can obtain lawful titles/registration and so agencies can identify compliance, safety, and taxation responsibilities.
Likely key provisions (typical in such bills — verify in the enacted text)
- A definition of “composite motor vehicle” (criteria based on percentage of original parts, chassis, VIN presence/absence).
- Procedures for issuing titles for composite/reconstructed vehicles, including documentation requirements (bills of sale, component serial numbers, prior titles).
- Assignment or verification of a vehicle identification number (VIN) when an original VIN is missing or altered.
- Required inspections (safety, structural, and possibly emissions) before registration is granted.
- Fee, tax, and registration-classification rules for composite vehicles.
- Recordkeeping duties for the DMV and potential notification requirements to law enforcement.
Who would be affected
- Vehicle owners/builders of kit cars, reconstructed or replica vehicles.
- Dealers, rebuilders, and salvage yards that sell component parts.
- Motor vehicle agencies (DMV) and motor vehicle examiners who process titles/registrations.
- Law enforcement and insurance companies (for identification and coverage issues).
- Local governments if registration classification affects local vehicle taxes/fees.
Legislative timeline and procedural notes
- Referred initially to the Joint Committee on Transportation (Jan 21, 2025).
- Multiple committee hearings and favorable reports in April–May 2025; recommended to local & consent calendars.
- Passed both House and Senate in May 2025; enrolled and sent to the Governor.
- Governor did not sign or veto; on 2025-06-20 the bill was filed without signature and became effective immediately (the same day).
Next steps / where to find the law
- Consult the official enacted bill text and the updated motor vehicle statutes on the state legislature or Secretary of State website for precise language, definitions, and implementation details.
- Review companion SB 3030 for identical or complementary provisions.
- Contact the Joint Committee on Transportation or your state DMV for administrative guidance and compliance procedures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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