Committee considers two abandoned-vehicle amendments; DMV says it has no issues with proposed changes

May 13, 2026

The committee reviewed two amendments addressing abandoned vehicles: one would require sale or appraised excess value be delivered to the treasurer as unclaimed property; the other would require DMV to post and maintain an online list and contact information for applicants and provide a 21'day notice window. DMV Deputy Commissioner Russo testified the agency is "fine with both amendments."

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The House Transportation Committee reviewed two proposed amendments aimed at clarifying how abandoned motor vehicles are handled and how residual value is returned to owners or the state.

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