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Senate approves electronic-title bill for remote vehicle sales after substitution
Summary
The Senate substituted House File 2485 for Senate File 2408 and passed the measure allowing dealers in remote vehicle sales to use electronic titles and signatures, sending the bill to the House.
Senator Zumba (Senator from Delaware) explained that the bill—substituting House File 2485 for Senate File 2408—clarifies that a licensed dealer engaged in remote vehicle sales need not hold the paper title if it is accessible electronically and disclosed to the buyer and allows electronic signatures consistent with state and federal law.
Senator Zumba asked unanimous consent to substitute House File 2485 for Senate File 2408; the Senate consented without objection. She then moved final reading and placement on passage. The secretary read the substituted House file; the clerk announced the roll-call vote with 41 ayes and 2 nays, and the presiding officer declared the bill passed. Senator Zumba then asked to withdraw Senate File 2408, which the Senate ordered withdrawn.
The bill changes title-handling requirements for licensed dealers in the context of remote vehicle sales and authorizes electronic signatures and electronic title access when disclosed to the buyer. The measure will next be messaged to the House.
