SB 755

            
2020 SESSION

20103099D

SENATE BILL NO. 755


Offered January 8, 2020


Prefiled January 8, 2020

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section 
 numbered 46.2-1605.1, relating to disclosure of vehicle damage; vehicle title.
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Patron-- Cosgrove

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Referred to Committee on Transportation

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
 
 
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section 
 numbered 46.2-1605.1 as follows:
 
 
� 46.2-1605.1. 
 Disclosure; title.
 
 
A. The 
 Department shall attach to the title of any vehicle that is reported to the 
 National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, as required pursuant 
 to 49 U.S.C. � 30504, in 
 addition to any brands issued on such title as 
 required pursuant to any other provision of law, a disclosure on Department 
 letterhead that reads as follows:
 
 
CAUTION: According to a 
 vehicle history report issued by the National Motor Vehicle Title Information 
 System (NMVTIS), this vehicle has been reported as a total loss or carries a 
 designation that may materially affect 
 the value, safety, or condition of the vehicle. Because of its condition, the 
 manufacturers warranty or service 
 contract on this vehicle may be affected. Ask your dealer to see a copy of the 
 NMVTIS vehicle history report. You may also independently obtain the report by 
 checking NMVTIS online at www.vehiclehistory.gov.
 
 
B. No person shall remove 
 any disclosure issued pursuant to this section.