HSB 179: Relating to applications for a motor vehicle salvage certificate of title by an insurer without surrendering the certificate of title or manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, when a motor vehicle is sold or transferred, the vehicle’s certificate of title must be physically exchanged between the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee. _____ by an affidavit from the insurer in which the insurer certifies it has made at least two written attempts to obtain a properly assigned certificate of title or statement of origin for the vehicle by contacting the previous owner of the vehicle and all lienholders of record by certified mail or a similar service, and has been unable to obtain the title or statement of origin.

House subcommittee · named February 13, 2025

• Rep. Cindy Golding (R) · cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R) · tom.jeneary@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); Copart; Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company; Iowa Insurance Associates; Iowa Insurance Institute; Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co.

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 13, 2025House subcommittee named: Golding, Jeneary and Wilson
3. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 26, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 26, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 777