H 3701
An Act ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the process for receiving a vehicle title in Massachusetts. Currently, there can be delays in the release of titles, which can create difficulties for vehicle owners. The bill seeks to ensure that vehicle titles are released to owners in a more timely manner, streamlining the process and reducing potential complications.
Key provisions
- Requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to establish procedures for expedited title release.
- Establishes a timeframe for the RMV to process and release vehicle titles.
- Addresses potential causes of delays in title release.
- Mandates the RMV to provide clear communication to vehicle owners regarding the status of their title.
- Creates a system for tracking title release timelines.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in Massachusetts
- The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
- Motor vehicle dealerships
Notable changes
- The bill intends to address existing delays in the title release process.
- It establishes specific timelines for the RMV to fulfill its responsibilities.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Steven S. Howitt
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
John J. Marsi
Steven S. Howitt
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Bill H.3701 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to the release of a vehicle title. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Steven S. Howitt Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3701
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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