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Subcommittee lays on table bill to change inspections for new vehicles after debate

2167429 · January 29, 2025
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Summary

Delegate Batten’s substitute bill to allow a two-year state safety inspection for new vehicles, paid upfront by dealers and with doubled fees to keep the Virginia State Police whole, was laid on the table by a 4-1 vote after testimony from both dealer/fleet representatives in favor and independent repair associations opposed.

Delegate Batten presented a substitute for House Bill 2334 that would institute a two-year state safety inspection for new cars: the dealer would pay an upfront, doubled inspection fee at point of sale and owners would receive a two-year sticker; after that the existing annual inspection cadence would resume. "This legislation establishes a new 2 year…

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