The bill amends Alaska's vehicle registration laws to facilitate the registration of legally imported motor vehicles that are at least 25 years old. Specifically, it introduces a new section, AS 28.10.068, which states that the Department of Motor Vehicles cannot require these older vehicles to comply with current federal motor vehicle safety standards for registration purposes. This change aims to ease the process for owners of vintage vehicles that have been legally imported into the United States.

Additionally, the bill adds a new subsection, AS 28.10.221(e), which ensures that the department cannot refuse, suspend, or revoke a certificate of title for vehicles registered under the new section based on their non-compliance with current safety standards. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0239A, AM SB 239, introduced 02/11/2026: 28.10.221