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S2329Introduced in the Senate

Allows, on and after September 1, 2026, an owner of motor vehicle(s) to transfer ownership and registration of said vehicle on their death, by a certificate of title designation and requires DMV to amend title forms, to include transfer-on-death language.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Susan Sosnowski, District 37

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS - Allows, on and after September 1, 2026, an owner of motor vehicle(s) to transfer ownership and registration of said vehicle on their death, by a certificate of title designation and requires DMV to amend title forms, to include transfer-on-death language.

Where it stands

Referred to House Judiciary

June 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Judiciary

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