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HB 6710

AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE OF CASUAL CAR SALES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Mushinsky

Connecticut bill requiring private car sellers to notify DMV of sales to create official ownership records and reduce title fraud and tax evasion gaps.

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Bill Summary · HB 6710

Legislative bill overview

HB 6710 would require Connecticut residents to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles when they sell a vehicle privately (casual car sales), rather than through a dealership. The bill establishes a notification requirement that would create an official record of ownership transfers for non-dealer transactions.

Why is this important

Currently, private car sales often lack formal documentation to the DMV, creating gaps in vehicle ownership records and potentially enabling title fraud, vehicle theft recovery complications, and tax evasion. This bill aims to close that administrative gap by ensuring the state maintains accurate records of all vehicle ownership changes, which affects consumer protection, law enforcement, and tax collection.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Requiring individual sellers to file additional paperwork may deter private sales and create administrative hassle compared to current informal practices, potentially disadvantaging casual sellers
  • Enforcement and penalties: The bill's success depends on how violations are penalized—unclear or harsh penalties could be unpopular, while weak enforcement could render the requirement ineffective
  • Privacy concerns: Centralizing all private sale data with the DMV raises questions about data security, how information is used, and whether sellers' personal information faces increased exposure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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