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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND

SECURITY INTERESTS

     Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Casimiro, Vella-Wilkinson, Corvese, Alzate,
Solomon, Craven, Lima, Casey, and J. Lombardi

     Date Introduced: February 21, 2023

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 31-3.1-38 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-3.1 entitled

"Certificates of Title and Security Interests" is hereby amended to read as follows:

     31-3.1-38. Effective dates -- Applicability.

     This chapter shall apply to all model vehicles; provided, however, that designated as 2001

models and all subsequent model year vehicles. All all vehicles designated as model years prior to

2001 shall be excluded from these provisions not be required to be issued a title certificate until

ownership is transferred or the current owner creates a security interest in the vehicle; provided,

further that, nothing herein shall prohibit the issuance of a title certificate to the current owner upon

application and payment of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND

SECURITY INTERESTS

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     This act would provide that all vehicle model years prior to 2001 would not be required to

be issued a title certificate until ownership is transferred or the current owner creates a security

interest in the vehicle.

     This act would take effect on January 1, 2024.

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