UPDATE: Kansas Advances Amended Version of Bill to Ease Titling Procedures for Antique Vehicles to Governor

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• H.B. 2595 allows vehicles registered as “antique” with a model year of 1960 or earlier to use a bill of sale as proof of ownership when applying for a title.
   
• H.B. 2595 eases the process of titling for owners of older antique vehicles.
   
• H.B. 2595 would bring Kansas in line with other states seeking to reward automotive enthusiasts and continue expanding opportunities for these prized vehicles to be enjoyed.
   
• H.B. 2595 recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
   

Overview: Kansas has introduced SAN-supported legislation (H.B. 2595) to allow vehicles registered as “Antique” which are 60 years old or older the ability to forego a VIN inspection when applying for a title. The bill states Antique vehicles that are 60 years old or older only need a bill of sale as proof of ownership and an application when applying for a title. This bill expands antique vehicles eligible for certain titling procedures. Currently, only antique vehicles with a model year of 1950 or earlier can forego a VIN inspection and apply for a title using only a bill of sale as proof of ownership and an application.

The original version of the bill applied to vehicles with a model year of 1960 or earlier but was amended to apply to vehicles at least 50 years old. It was then further amended to apply to vehicles at least 60 years old. The final version of the bill passed both chambers and is now pending before Governor Laura Kelly for final approval.