HB233 is a legislative bill that seeks to amend the Code of Alabama 1975 by updating the laws related to the titling and dealer licensing of off-road vehicles. The bill introduces a requirement for a certificate of title for off-road vehicles with a model year of 2026 or later, effective January 1, 2026. It also defines what constitutes an off-road vehicle, excluding various types such as electric bicycles, golf carts, and agricultural equipment, among others. Additionally, the bill defines an "off-road vehicle dealer" and sets forth that, starting October 1, 2025, these dealers will be subject to new licensing provisions. The bill includes insertions of new legal language and deletions of certain subsection references, particularly in relation to the titling of off-road vehicles and the rule-making authority of the Department of Revenue.

The bill specifies that no certificate of title will be issued for certain vehicles, including those owned by the United States or its agencies, vehicles owned by nonresidents not required to be registered in the state, and vehicles over certain model years old, with a new exemption added for off-road vehicles more than 10 model years old. The bill also allows the Department of Revenue to adopt rules to implement and administer the new titling requirement for off-road vehicles. The proposed changes are set to become effective on October 1, 2024, and aim to update the regulatory framework for off-road vehicles and their dealers in Alabama.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-8-2, 32-8-30, 32-8-31
Enrolled: 32-8-2, 32-8-30, 32-8-31