OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, aimed at modernizing Oklahoma’s vehicle identification number inspection process has passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

House Bill 3148 passed the House floor this week by a vote of 83-11. The measure previously received unanimous approval in both the House Public Safety Committee and the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee.

Gise said she developed the legislation after hearing from several businesses in her district who described delays and unnecessary regulatory hurdles caused by the state’s current VIN inspection process.

"Oklahoma families and businesses deserve a government that works for them, not one that slows them down," Gise said. "House Bill 3148 cuts unnecessary bureaucracy while keeping consumer protections in place. When regulations stop serving the people, it’s our job to get government out of the way."

HB3148 would modernize the state’s VIN inspection system by removing outdated requirements and allowing qualified sellers and licensed operators to conduct VIN inspections at the point of sale. The bill would clarify who may perform vehicle inspections, update outdated procedures and establish accountability measures for fraud or noncompliance.

Gise says the goal of the legislation is to streamline vehicle transactions while maintaining important safeguards against fraud.

"I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for their thoughtful consideration and support of this bill as we work to prevent fraud," Gise said. "This is a practical step that reduces unnecessary red tape while still protecting consumers."

HB3148 now moves to the Senate, where Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, is the Senate author.