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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Steven S. Howitt

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 90D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in Section 15 the following subsections:-

(f) Any lienholder in possession of a motor vehicle title shall provide the title to the purchaser or lessee of the vehicle within 7 days of full payment of the vehicle’s purchase price, lease buyout, or financing agreement.

(g) Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in a penalty of $500 per day of non-compliance, to be assessed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

(h) The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate regulations to ensure compliance with this section.