SF 61: Motor vehicle sales to family members-not taxable.
SF 61 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 79 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis act exempts the sales of motor vehicles by family members to family members from excise tax. To qualify for the exemption, (1) the sale or transfer of the motor vehicle must be made by an immediate family member to an immediate family member. For purposes of this act, an immediate family member is a parent, child,...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Removes double-taxation on used vehicle transfers.
- Lowers direct costs for household vehicle transactions.
Risks
- Reduces total state tax revenue from vehicle excise fees.
Society
Benefits
- Simplifies vehicle transfers within families.
- Reduces financial burden during familial wealth transfers.
Risks
- Limited to specifically defined family relationships.
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Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential reduction in state general fund revenue.
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