S.B. No. 1267 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to modernize and clarify the legal framework governing the ownership and titling of vessels and outboard motors. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "certificate of title," "electronic," and "security interest," while also clarifying that the term "vessel" excludes certain watercraft like seaplanes and stationary floating structures. A significant change is the reduction of the application timeline for new owners to submit applications for certificates of title from 45 days to 20 days after ownership transfer. Additionally, the bill revises the public record status of ownership records to protect sensitive personal information, allowing the Parks and Wildlife Department to provide records in various formats, including electronic.

The legislation also establishes new requirements for the application process, including detailed information about the vessel or outboard motor and mandates the issuance of a certificate of title within 20 days of receiving a compliant application. It introduces provisions for hull-damaged vessels, requiring disclosure of damage at the time of transfer and the application for a new certificate of title indicating the "Hull Damaged" brand. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the process for perfecting security interests in vessels and outboard motors, detailing the obligations of secured parties regarding termination statements and ensuring protections for buyers in ordinary course of business. Overall, S.B. No. 1267 aims to streamline vessel registration and ownership transfer while enhancing clarity and efficiency in the legal processes involved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 31.003, Parks and Wildlife Code 1.203, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.028, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.037, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.039, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.041, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.043, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.045, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.046, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.047, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.049, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.050, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.051, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.052, Parks and Wildlife Code 9.102, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.055 (Parks and Wildlife Code 9, Parks and Wildlife Code 1, Parks and Wildlife Code 31)
Senate Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 31.003, Parks and Wildlife Code 1.203, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.028, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.037, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.039, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.041, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.043, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.045, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.046, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.047, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.049, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.050, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.051, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.052, Parks and Wildlife Code 9.102, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.055 (Parks and Wildlife Code 9, Parks and Wildlife Code 1, Parks and Wildlife Code 31)
Engrossed: Parks and Wildlife Code 31.003, Parks and Wildlife Code 1.203, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.028, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.037, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.039, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.041, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.043, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.045, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.046, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.047, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.049, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.050, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.051, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.052, Parks and Wildlife Code 9.102, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.055 (Parks and Wildlife Code 9, Parks and Wildlife Code 1, Parks and Wildlife Code 31)
House Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 31.003, Parks and Wildlife Code 1.203, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.028, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.037, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.039, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.041, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.043, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.045, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.046, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.047, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.049, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.050, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.051, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.052, Parks and Wildlife Code 9.102, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.055 (Parks and Wildlife Code 9, Parks and Wildlife Code 1, Parks and Wildlife Code 31)
Enrolled: Parks and Wildlife Code 31.003, Parks and Wildlife Code 1.203, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.028, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.037, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.039, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.041, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.043, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.045, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.046, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.047, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.049, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.050, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.051, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.052, Parks and Wildlife Code 9.102, Parks and Wildlife Code 31.055 (Parks and Wildlife Code 9, Parks and Wildlife Code 1, Parks and Wildlife Code 31)