· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS

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.

Sponsor

Jay Edwards (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-28

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Latest action

02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study