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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
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