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Panel approves electronic-title language for insurer transfers after total-loss settlements
House Committee on Transportation · February 13, 2026
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Summary
The committee passed HB 1691 with technical amendments and HD1, allowing insurers to use targeted electronic signatures for title transfers after total-loss settlements; Copart and insurers said the change will speed settlements and reduce consumer delays.
The committee advanced HB 1691, a bill to allow supporting documents for transferring ownership of a total-loss vehicle to be signed electronically and to remove a notary requirement for that specific transaction.
Mark Bender of Copart testified the change…
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