House Bill 435 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cindy MyrexRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Manufactured Homes; certificate of title for 1999 models and earlier, Alabama Department of Revenue authorized to issue titles upon request

Summary

HB435 would allow the Alabama Department of Revenue to issue titles for manufactured homes designated as model year 1999 or earlier when a current owner applies, updating the law accordingly.

What This Bill Does

The bill explicitly authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue certificates of title for 1999 and earlier manufactured-home models upon a current owner's application. It maintains existing categories in which no title is issued (unchanged for other situations) and makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to align the language with current code style. It takes effect on June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Current owners of manufactured homes that are model year 1999 or earlier, who would be able to obtain a title by applying to the Department of Revenue.
• Alabama Department of Revenue, which would process applications and issue certificates of title for those older models.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-20-21 to authorize the issuance of certificates of title for manufactured homes designated as model year 1999 and earlier upon the owner's application.
• Retains the existing framework of titles not issued for certain categories (e.g., government ownership, dealers holding for sale, nonresidents, modular homes, etc.) with the new provision applying only when an owner requests under this article.
• Adds nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style; establishes the effective date of June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles & Traffic