This legislative bill amends various sections of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to align state motor vehicle laws with updated federal regulations as of January 1, 2026. Key provisions include the adoption of federal regulations in the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, and the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act. The bill also mandates the Director of Motor Vehicles to create standards for an informal dispute settlement procedure that complies with federal guidelines.

In addition to updating federal references, the bill significantly increases civil penalties for motor carriers. The minimum civil penalty for violations is raised from $6,974 to $7,155, while the maximum penalty increases from $38,612 to $39,615 per violation. Specific penalties for out-of-service orders are also adjusted, with first violations incurring a minimum penalty of $3,961 and subsequent violations $7,924. The bill requires the superintendent to refer violations to the appropriate federal agency for interstate cases and to the Public Service Commission for intrastate cases. It also updates definitions related to the unified carrier registration plan and repeals several original sections of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage and approval due to an emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-1737, 60-201, 60-462.01, 60-501, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 75-365, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393
Final Reading: 18-1737, 60-201, 60-462.01, 60-501, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 75-365, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393
Slip Law: 18-1737, 60-201, 60-462.01, 60-501, 60-2705, 60-2909.01, 75-365, 75-369.03, 75-392, 75-393