SB407 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

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

Alabama SB407 allows titles for rebuilt motorcycles if the majority of major parts did not come from junk vehicles, removing the previous requirement that the frame be considered separately.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 32-8-87 to delete the separate frame consideration and authorize a title for rebuilt motor vehicles (including motorcycles) provided most major components are not from a junk vehicle. It keeps existing restrictions that junk vehicles or frames from junk vehicles cannot be titled and maintains the need for inspections and the appropriate title designation for rebuilt vehicles. It also requires that salvage-rebuilt vehicles restored in Alabama receive a title that indicates the vehicle is rebuilt.

Who It Affects

• Rebuilders/restorers and shops that repair salvaged vehicles into roadworthy condition, who could obtain a title for rebuilt motorcycles if the majority of major components come from non-junk sources.
• Owners or buyers of rebuilt vehicles (including motorcycles) who want a legal Alabama title, with the title potentially carrying the word 'rebuilt' to reflect the vehicle's history.

Key Provisions

• Deletes the requirement to consider the frame separately and permits issuance of a certificate of title for rebuilt motor vehicles provided the majority of major component parts were not obtained from a junk vehicle.
• Remains consistent with prohibiting titling for junk vehicles or vehicles whose major components come from junk sources, and continues to apply the standard inspection and designation process for rebuilt titles.
• Specifies that salvage vehicles rebuilt to their pre-event operating condition may be issued a title containing the designation 'rebuilt.'
• Maintains Department of Revenue processes related to title issuance, inspections, and related documentation for rebuilt vehicles.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles