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Relating to the transfer of ownership of certain foreign vehicles
Sponsored by the House Local Government (companion To Sf 2228 By Committee on Transportation) Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2022
- Done: House committeeFebruary 9, 2022
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202296–0
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 17, 2022
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 23, 202250–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 21, 2022
- Done: Signed into lawApril 21, 2022
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What’s in it
AI summary Right now, people selling out-of-state cars don't always need an Iowa title if they are selling to a car dealer and paying off a loan. This change allows that same rule to apply when someone sells an out-of-state car to an insurance company. It makes it easier for insurance companies to take ownership of vehicles when a loan is being paid off.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, a person who owns but does not physically possess the certificate of title to a foreign (out-of-state) vehicle may apply to register the foreign vehicle and the county treasurer may issue a registration receipt and registration plates if the required registration fees are paid, but cannot issue a certificate of title. A county treasurer must issue a certificate of title when the certificate of title from the foreign state is surrendered. Generally, an Iowa certificate of title is required to transfer ownership of a vehicle. 48. This bill extends the exception to also include foreign vehicles transferred to an insurance carrier authorized to do business in Iowa.
House subcommittee
Named February 3, 2022 (as HSB 662). On February 8, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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