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Relating to the transfer of ownership of certain foreign vehicles
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 19, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 19, 2022
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 9, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2228
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2228 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2228 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Currently, 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 transfers an out-of-state vehicle to an insurance company. This makes it easier for insurance companies to take ownership of vehicles during certain transactions.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.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 19, 2022. On January 27, 2022 it recommended passage.
- Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
- Sen. T. Taylor
- Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail
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