The bill H.690, introduced by Representative Tagliavia, proposes to exempt noncommercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less from the requirement of annual safety and emissions inspections. The current law mandates that all registered motor vehicles undergo these inspections, with specific exceptions for school buses and motor buses, which have their own inspection schedules. The proposed amendment modifies the existing statute by removing the requirement for the specified noncommercial vehicles to undergo these inspections.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that states it will take effect on July 1, 2026. This change aims to reduce the regulatory burden on owners of lighter noncommercial vehicles, allowing them to operate without the annual inspection requirement that currently applies to most motor vehicles in Vermont.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-1222