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MO SB 1798

died on adjournment

SB 1798 - This act modifies provisions relating to the operation of utility vehicles. Currently, persons are prohibited from operating utility vehicles upon streets and highways unless pursuant to an exception described in current law. This act repeals this provision and allows persons with a valid operator or chauffeur's license to operate a utility vehicle, defined by current law, on streets and highways of this state where the posted speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less. Any person operating a utility vehicle on a street or highway shall maintain proof of financial responsibility in accordance with current law or maintain any other insurance policy providing equivalent liability coverage for a utility vehicle. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did MO SB 1798 pass?

No. MO SB 1798 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-05-07): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

What is MO SB 1798 about?

MO SB 1798 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “SB 1798 - This act modifies provisions relating to the operation of utility vehicles. Currently, persons are prohibited from operating utility vehicles upon streets and highways unless pursuant to an exception described in current law. This act repeals this provision and allows persons with a valid operator or chauffeur's license to operate a utility vehicle, defined by current law, on streets and highways of this state where the posted speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less. Any person operating a utility vehicle on a street or highway shall maintain proof of financial responsibility in accordance with current law or maintain any other insurance policy providing equivalent liability coverage for a utility vehicle. TAYLOR MIDDLETON”.

Who sponsors MO SB 1798?

Trent, Curtis is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1798.

Description

SB 1798 - This act modifies provisions relating to the operation of utility vehicles. Currently, persons are prohibited from operating utility vehicles upon streets and highways unless pursuant to an exception described in current law. This act repeals this provision and allows persons with a valid operator or chauffeur's license to operate a utility vehicle, defined by current law, on streets and highways of this state where the posted speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less. Any person operating a utility vehicle on a street or highway shall maintain proof of financial responsibility in accordance with current law or maintain any other insurance policy providing equivalent liability coverage for a utility vehicle. TAYLOR MIDDLETON

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Latest action
2026-05-07 — Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Sponsors

  • Trent, Curtisprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-07

    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

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  2. 2026-02-26

    S First Read

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