HB 213: Towing and Storage
GENERAL BILL by Smith
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: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 11/15/2023 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 179 (Ch. 2024-27)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 11/15/2023 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 179 (Ch. 2024-27)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/2/2023 | House |
• Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee • Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee • Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee |
| 11/15/2023 | House |
• Withdrawn prior to introduction; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 179 (Ch. 2024-27) |
