HSB 295: Relating to the release of liens on snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and water vessels

What it does

2, is discharged, the holder is required to note the cancellation of the security interest on the face of the certificate of title and send the title by first class mail to the office of the county recorder where the title was issued, or the secured party must send a notarized letter by first class mail to the county recorder where the title was issued notifying the county recorder of the cancellation of the security interest. _____ the release of the security interest. This bill authorizes proof of a release of a lien on a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or vessel to be presented to the county recorder of any county, and requires a county recorder to note the release on the face of the certificate of title and enter the release on the statewide computer system accessible by every county recorder.

House subcommittee · named March 4, 2025

• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David L. Blom (R) · david.blom@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ken Croken (D) · ken.croken@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Iowa County Recorders Association; Iowa Motorcycle Dealers Association; Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. March 4, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee
2. March 4, 2025House subcommittee named: Wengryn, Blom and Croken
3. March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 17–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 894