DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
St. Germain HB No. 932
Abstract: Authorizes donations of motor vehicles to be executed by an act under private
signature duly acknowledged.
Proposed law provides that a donation of a titled movable by manual gift as provided by present
law and documented by written act of the donor and donee duly acknowledged may be submitted
to the office of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle transaction by a La. Motor
Vehicle Commission licensee.
(Adds R.S. 32:705.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill.
1. Deleted a provision that authorized the transfer of a titled vehicle by an act under
private signature duly acknowledged, in lieu of an authentic act.
2. Added a provision that specifies that a donation of a titled movable by manual gift
and documented by a written act of the donor and donee duly acknowledged may be
submitted to the office of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle
transaction by a La. Motor Vehicle Commission licensee.