Bill Summary

HB 213 Towing and Storage (2024 Session)
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Sponsors
by Smith
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Summary
Towing and Storage: Authorizes towing-storage operator to charge fees; provides lien can be placed only on specified fees; revises requirements for law enforcement agencies & DHSMV relating to removal of vehicles or vessels; provides notice requirements; revises timeframe in which unclaimed vehicles or vessels may be sold; revises requirements for notices of sale; prohibits towing-storage operators from collecting certain storage charges; prohibits vehicle or vessel rental agreements as being evidence of ownership; revises criminal penalties; requires towing storage operator to maintain records & accept certain types of payment; preempts specified local regulations. Effective Date: July 1, 2024
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Actions
10/18/23
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Filed
11/02/23
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Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Infrastructure Strategies Committee
11/02/23
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Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
11/15/23
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Withdrawn prior to introduction
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bill text & filed amendments
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Filed on 10/18/23
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Statute Citations
713.78
715.07
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