May 04, 2026

Missouri House passes 75 mph highway bill

Posted May 04, 2026 3:29 PM
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By JIM FARIS

The Missouri House of representatives passed a transportation bill Thursday raising the speed limit on rural highways to 75 miles an hour.

The bill also removes inspection requirements for most passenger vehicles, and adds a five-year renewal for license plates. Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska already do not require routine inspections.

It also includes a provision requiring proficient English reading capability for commercial drivers.

The bill now heads to the Senate for further debate.