HB 1338 Summary

• Law enforcement officers must permit vehicle owners to sign unsigned registration certificates on the spot if the owner is present in the vehicle.

• Officers must provide written notice to registered owners who are not present in the vehicle, requiring them to provide proof of signing within five days.

• Refusing to sign when present or failing to provide proof of signing after notice constitutes a Class C infraction.

• Vehicles with unsigned registration certificates cannot be impounded if operated by someone other than the registered owner.