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HR 2687 104th Congress House

Anti-Car Theft Improvements Act of 1995

Official title: To amend the anti-car theft provisions of title 49, United States Code to increase the utility of motor vehicle title information to State and Federal law enfo… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the anti-car theft provisions of title 49, United States Code to increase the utility of motor vehicle title information to State and Federal law enforcement officials, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 29, 1995 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative responsibilityAutomobile theftCongressCongressional reporting requirements
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 1996
For Further Action See H.R.2803.
Dec 11, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Nov 29, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Nov 29, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 24, 1996

For Further Action See H.R.2803.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anti-Car Theft Improvements Act of 1995 - Revises provisions regarding the National Automobile Title Information System (NATIS) to: (1) define "motor vehicle" to have the same meaning as "passenger motor vehicle"; and (2) redefine "operator" to mean the individual or entity authorized or designated as the operator of the NATIS, the National Stolen Passenger Motor Vehicle Information System (NSPMVIS), or the Attorney General.

Makes the Attorney General (currently, the Secretary of Transportation) responsible for carrying out specified functions with respect to NATIS. Directs the Attorney General, no later than: (1) October 1, 1997, to establish a NATIS that will provide specified individuals and entities with instant and reliable access to information maintained by the States relating to motor vehicle titling; and (2) October 1, 1998, to report to the Congress on which States have met requirements with respect to NATIS.

Grants immunity from any civil action seeking money damages or equitable relief in any Federal or State court for any person performing activities, in good faith and with the reasonable belief that such activities were in accordance with Federal provisions, relating to NATIS and NSPMVIS.

Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to participating States to be used in making titling information available to the operator. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions regarding State participation in NATIS.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2687: Anti-Car Theft Improvements Act of 1995. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2687/
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