Bill > A07435

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to allow vehicle owners to designate a beneficiary directly on their vehicle's certificate of title, which would automatically transfer ownership of the vehicle upon the owner's death. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to require that certificates of title now include a designated space where an owner can name a beneficiary who will receive the vehicle after the owner's passing. The bill also updates related sections of the law to use gender-neutral language and clarify the transfer process, such as requiring the owner or their representative to execute an assignment and warranty of title to the beneficiary. This change provides vehicle owners with a simpler, more direct method of transferring vehicle ownership after death, potentially avoiding more complex probate processes. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, with provisions allowing immediate preparation of necessary regulations to implement the changes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7435