HB486 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mark TuggleMike JonesEd HenryBarry MooreLynn GreerAlan BoothePhil WilliamsRandy WoodHarry ShiverAllen Farley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Motor vehicles, salvage vehicles, to provide that a certificate of title may be issued for a motorcycle where the frame was obtained from a junk vehicle, Act 2011-633, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 32-8-87 am'd.

Summary

The bill would allow Alabama to issue titles for rebuilt motor vehicles even if the frame came from a salvage junk vehicle, provided the majority of major components did not come from junk.

What This Bill Does

It changes the title eligibility rule for rebuilt vehicles by requiring that a majority of the major component parts not be from junk vehicles, removing the previous requirement that the frame be considered separately. It continues to require restoration to the operating condition prior to the salvage event and an inspection by the Department of Revenue before a new title can be issued. It also maintains the rebuilt designation on titles (with decals or emblems) and keeps related salvage, inspection, and disclosure requirements for transfers and certifications as part of the process.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle owners or rebuilders who restore salvage vehicles in Alabama, because they may now be able to obtain a certificate of title for rebuilt vehicles if most major components are not from junk vehicles.
• Salvage yards, auto dismantlers, and insurers handling salvage or rebuilt vehicle titles, because the criteria for titling rebuilt vehicles shift and they must follow inspection, documentation, and disclosure requirements under the revised rule.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-8-87 to authorize issuing a certificate of title for rebuilt motor vehicles provided a majority of the major component parts were not obtained from a junk vehicle.
• Deletes the previous requirement that the frame must be considered separately and replaces it with a standard that the majority of major components not be junk.
• Maintains the requirement that rebuilt vehicles be restored to the operating condition prior to the salvage event and pass an inspection by the Department of Revenue, with appropriate documentation (salvage title, bills of sale, etc.).
• Requires a decal, plate, or emblem to indicate the vehicle is rebuilt, to be attached in a prescribed manner, and prohibits tampering with it.
• Preserves various rules related to salvage, junk, and rebuilt titles, including disclosures to buyers and penalties for improper handling or fraud.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles