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AK SB104

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows owners of boats and vehicles to obtain "transfer on death" (TOD) titles that automatically transfer ownership to designated beneficiaries (up to two) upon the owner's death, bypassing probate

  • Requires owners to submit an application to the Department of Administration with beneficiary names and a fee; joint owners must all sign to obtain, revoke, or change a TOD title

  • Owners may revoke or change beneficiaries at any time during their lifetime without consent or notice to beneficiaries; the TOD designation cannot be changed by will

  • Beneficiaries must survive the owner by 120 hours and provide proof of death to obtain the new title; transferred property remains subject to existing liens and creditor claims

  • Expands the definition of transferable property to include common interest community ownership interests (condos, HOAs) for transfer-on-death deeds; takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Vehicles/boats: Transfer On Death Title

Death

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/11/2026
Transportation2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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