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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the transfer of a title on the death of the owner; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new legal mechanism for transferring vehicle and boat titles upon the death of an owner, called a "transfer on death (TOD)" title. The bill allows vehicle and boat owners to designate one or two beneficiaries who will automatically receive the title to their vehicle or boat upon the owner's death, without going through probate court. Owners can apply for a TOD title by submitting an application to the Department of Administration, paying a fee, and listing their chosen beneficiary or beneficiaries. The transfer is effective without requiring acceptance by the beneficiary and can be revoked or changed by the owner at any time during their lifetime. The beneficiary takes the title subject to any existing liens, encumbrances, or creditor claims, and the owner's estate can potentially seek to use the transferred vehicle or boat to satisfy outstanding debts if the probate estate is insufficient. The new law includes detailed provisions about how the transfer works, including requirements for proof of the owner's death, how titles are issued to multiple beneficiaries, and protections for the rights of owners, beneficiaries, and creditors. The bill amends several existing statutes to incorporate these new transfer provisions and will take effect on July 1, 2025, with some immediate regulatory preparation allowed.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 05/09/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB104 |
BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0104A.PDF |
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