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Bill would extend temporary operational waiver for OBD‑II emission failures from 60 to 180 days
Summary
HB 212 seeks to lengthen the operational waiver for vehicles that fail an OBD‑II emissions test from 60 days to 180 days so motorists have more time to arrange repairs. Auto‑dealer groups and motorists supported the change; DES said any change must be coordinated with EPA and the state’s SIP and noted an existing economic‑hardship time‑extension
Lede: On Feb. 17 the House Transportation Committee heard HB 212, a bill to extend a temporary operational waiver for vehicles that fail the EPA OBD‑II (onboard diagnostics) emissions test from 60 days to 180 days.
Nut graf: Proponents said longer waivers give vehicle owners more time to save and obtain parts or repairs for expensive OBD‑related fixes. The Department of Environmental Services said extending the waiver would require an evaluation and negotiation with the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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