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SB0190S04 (Substitute)
Trailer Registration Amendments
Introduction
Jan 23
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 4
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 26
House Committee
Feb 25
House Floor Vote
Mar 4
Senate Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 23
This bill amends vehicle registration notification requirements and provides an option for a lifetime registration period for certain vehicles.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting January 1, 2027, this bill allows owners of non-commercial trailers to register their trailer for a "lifetime" period — meaning the registration stays valid for as long as that person owns the trailer, rather than requiring annual renewal. To use this option, owners pay a one-time fee equal to four times what a standard 12-month registration would cost, covering all associated taxes and fees upfront. The bill also adds a $500 civil penalty for anyone who fraudulently declares a trailer as a commercial trailer to access a different registration category. Trailer owners who choose lifetime registration would no longer need to renew annually, trading a larger upfront payment for the convenience of never dealing with the renewal process again while they own the trailer.
Current version: SB0190S04 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 23
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 4
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 26
House Committee
Feb 25
House Floor Vote
Mar 4
Senate Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 23
IntroductionJan 23
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 4
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 20
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 23
House RulesFeb 26
House CommitteeFeb 25
House Floor VoteMar 4
Senate ConcurrenceMar 5
Governor SignedMar 23
This bill amends vehicle registration notification requirements and provides an option for a lifetime registration period for certain vehicles.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting January 1, 2027, this bill allows owners of non-commercial trailers to register their trailer for a "lifetime" period — meaning the registration stays valid for as long as that person owns the trailer, rather than requiring annual renewal. To use this option, owners pay a one-time fee equal to four times what a standard 12-month registration would cost, covering all associated taxes and fees upfront. The bill also adds a $500 civil penalty for anyone who fraudulently declares a trailer as a commercial trailer to access a different registration category. Trailer owners who choose lifetime registration would no longer need to renew annually, trading a larger upfront payment for the convenience of never dealing with the renewal process again while they own the trailer.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM
