A bill for an act relating to abandoned vehicles, and making appropriations.

This bill updates Iowa's rules for handling abandoned vehicles on public and private property. It requires police or hired private entities to send written notice to owners and lienholders (people with loans on the vehicle) within 20 days of taking custody, giving them 20 days to reclaim the vehicle by paying towing, storage, and notice costs. Private entities can charge for services only during the first 24 hours; after that, they must send notice before accruing more fees. Proceeds from vehicle sales must first cover costs, then go to lienholders, then owners, with remaining funds going to road maintenance funds. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, towing companies, and local police departments.