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HB 742: VEHICLE TITLES – Amends existing law to provide for cancellation or discharge of an encumbrance by an Idaho vehicle dealer and to allow electronic motor vehicle records as evidence of ownership.
Amends Idaho Code sections 49-504 and 49-511 to allow electronic motor vehicle records as evidence of ownership and establish expedited procedures for Idaho vehicle dealers to cancel or discharge liens/encumbrances within 10 business days of verified funds.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced February 20, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 24, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 12:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 143
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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