A 3976 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Allow a vehicle registration to transfer on death

This bill allows vehicle owners to designate a beneficiary for their vehicle registration at their death, making the transfer automatic without court involvement. Owners would add a "transfer on death" provision to their title (using a new form created by the state), electing to bypass probate for the vehicle. It directly affects vehicle owners who want to simplify estate planning and their designated beneficiaries. The key mechanism is the optional beneficiary designation on the title, replacing the need for a separate legal process after the owner's death.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
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Angelo Santabarbara
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