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A new bill introduced in the Kansas House would eliminate annual registration requirements, registration fees, and certain taxes for most personal passenger vehicles registered to individuals.

House Bill 2575, introduced on January 28 during the 2026 legislative session, proposes to remove the yearly vehicle registration requirement and associated registration fees for cars and other passenger vehicles owned and used for personal purposes. Under the bill’s language, these vehicles would no longer need to be renewed each year, and owners would not pay the standard registration fees currently required under state law.

The proposal also calls for the elimination of sales tax on transfers and property tax on these same vehicles, reducing the overall cost of owning a personal car. If passed, the law would amend several sections of current Kansas statutes that govern vehicle registration and taxation.

Supporters of HB 2575 argue that the changes could reduce the financial burden on individual vehicle owners and simplify the registration process. Critics, however, may raise concerns about the impact on state and local revenues, which rely in part on these fees and taxes.

The bill has been referred to the House Transportation Committee for further consideration and debate.