S.2329

Allows, on and after September 1, 2026, an owner of motor vehicle(s) to transfer ownership and registration of said vehicle on their death, by a certificate of title designation and requires DMV to amend title forms, to include transfer-on-death language.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Rhode Island S2329 allows vehicle owners to designate beneficiaries for their vehicles to transfer ownership and registration upon their death.

Rhode Island S2329, effective September 1, 2026, allows vehicle owners to designate beneficiaries for their vehicles to transfer ownership and registration upon their death. The Department of Motor Vehicles must amend title forms to include transfer-on-death language. Beneficiaries can claim the vehicle by presenting a death certificate and an affidavit. Surviving spouses can transfer the vehicle without probate fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Jun 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Consideration

Mar 25

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Judiciary

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A