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MA S2381
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Durant
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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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