An Act ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J27 | Favorable | — |
Chapter 90D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in Section 15 the following subsections:- (f) Any lienholder in possession of a motor vehicle title shall provide the title to the purchaser or lessee of the vehicle within 7 days of full payment of the vehicle’s purchase price, lease buyout, or financing agreement. (g) Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in a penalty of $500 per day of non-compliance, to be assessed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. (h) The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate regulations to ensure compliance with this section.
Chapter 90D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in Section 15 the following subsections:- (f) Any lienholder in possession of a motor vehicle title shall provide the title to the purchaser or lessee of the vehicle within 7 days of full payment of the vehicle’s purchase price, lease buyout, or financing agreement. (g) Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in a penalty of $500 per day of non-compliance, to be assessed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. (h) The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate regulations to ensure compliance with this section.