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SB 1607

SCS/SB 1607 - This act modifies the professional sports teams for which a person can receive a special license plate to include the National Women's Soccer League and the Women's National Basketball Association. The Kansas City Current shall forward all emblem-use fees received, less an amount not in excess of five percent of the costs of administration to the Kansas City Current Foundation or a team designated nonprofit that benefits youth in the Kansas City area. This act is identical to provisions in the perfected SB 1477 (2026), and similar to HB 2446 (2026), HB 3273 (2026), and HB 3325 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Patty Lewis

SB 1607 modifies Missouri's special license plate rules for professional sports teams, adjusting eligibility, fees, or administrative requirements governing franchise-branded plates.

SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (6877S.02C)
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Bill Summary · SB 1607

Legislative bill overview

SB 1607 modifies the rules governing special license plates issued to professional sports teams in Missouri. The bill adjusts existing provisions that allow professional sports franchises to obtain customized plates, likely changing eligibility requirements, fee structures, or administrative procedures related to these plates.

Why is this important

Special license plates represent a revenue stream for states and can serve as marketing tools for local sports franchises. Changes to these provisions affect both the financial relationship between the state and professional sports organizations, and potentially the visibility of team branding on Missouri roads. The modification could impact which teams qualify for plates or how revenue from plate sales is allocated.

Potential points of contention

  • Professional sports favoritism: Whether government should grant special licensing privileges to for-profit sports franchises, or if this constitutes preferential treatment
  • Revenue allocation: How funds generated from sports team plate sales are distributed—whether proceeds benefit transportation infrastructure, the teams themselves, or other state programs
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether similar customization privileges should extend equally to other professional organizations, non-profits, or community groups seeking distinctive plates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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