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House approves change to vehicle transfer rules; lawmakers debate tax effects on family gifts and notarized sales
Summary
The House approved a bill to modernize Motor Vehicle Administration procedures by removing the notarized bill‑of‑sale requirement; debate focused on how the change affects excise tax calculations for family gifts and low‑value transfers. The bill passed in committee votes and on the floor.
Annapolis, March 19, 2026 — Lawmakers voted to approve a measure removing the notarized bill‑of‑sale requirement for used vehicle transfers and shifting excise‑tax valuation to a digital appraisal standard, prompting questions on tax liabilities for family gifts.
Opponents warned that eliminating the notarized bill of sale could allow the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to set the taxable value of a vehicle without…
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