Relating to the transfer of certain motor vehicles by operation of law, including associated odometer disclosure statements, and including retroactive applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 28, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 28, 2023
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   Done: House committeeMarch 1, 2023
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202396–0
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 22, 2023
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 19, 202350–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 9, 2023
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

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What’s in it

Under current law, a certificate of title cannot be issued for a motor vehicle which is equipped with an odometer by the manufacturer, unless an odometer statement which is in compliance with federal law and regulations has been made by the transferor of the vehicle and is furnished with the application for certificate of title, or unless an exemption applies under federal regulations. If a decedent owned a motor vehicle, a person entitled under the laws of descent and distribution to the possession and ownership of the vehicle may file an affidavit stating the name and date of death of the decedent, the person’s right to possession and ownership of the vehicle, and that there has been no administration of the decedent’s estate, and, upon fulfilling the other requirements of Code chapter 321, is then entitled to the issuance of a registration card for the decedent’s interest of the vehicle and a certificate of title to the vehicle.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 14, 2023. On March 21, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. [].

• Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail
• Sen. Liz Bennett DEmail
• Sen. Carrie Koelker REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.47

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