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MA S2381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Durant

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows sole owners of motor vehicles to designate beneficiaries on the certificate of title who will assume ownership upon the owner's death, without going through probate
  • Owners retain all rights to the vehicle during their lifetime and may cancel or change beneficiary designations at any time without beneficiary consent
  • Beneficiaries must apply to the registrar within 60 days of the owner's death, submitting the original certificate, death certificate, proof of identity, and applicable fees
  • If no beneficiaries survive the owner, the vehicle becomes part of the deceased owner's estate
  • Creditor rights are preserved, and any lienholder of record must be notified of the transfer

Legislative Description

Providing for motor vehicles transfer on death

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2783

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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