SB 1946

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an insurance company may, after completing a record search for any owner of a vehicle or a lienholder of record, obtain free of any lien a junking certificate in the insurance company's name by submitting an application to the Secretary of State. An insurance company may also obtain free of any lien a salvage certificate for a vehicle of specified 8 model years that has completed an inspection for a rebuilt vehicle under the Code by submitting an application to the Secretary. Defines "model year". Provides that a salvage dealer may, after completing a record search for any owner of a vehicle or a lienholder of record, obtain a junking certificate or a salvage certificate by submitting an application to the Secretary. Defines "salvage dealer". Provides that a vehicle owner or a lienholder may send notice of dispute of title within 30 days after notice of transfer of title is sent by the insurance company or salvage dealer to the owner or lienholder. Provides that no dealer licensed under the Code shall sell a vehicle for which a rebuilt title has been issued from another jurisdiction without first obtaining an Illinois certificate of title with a "REBUILT" notation under the Code. Effective immediately.