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

This Iowa bill (SF 468) changes abandoned vehicle rules by shortening the notice period from 20 to 10 days after a vehicle is taken into custody, and extending the reclamation period from 10 to 20 days. It adds a $100 fee for reclaiming personal items from vehicles (either via a list or five minutes on-site) and requires lienholders to pay $100 for vehicle inspection access or photos during the reclamation period. Vehicle owners, lienholders, and private entities taking custody must follow these updated procedures, including providing itemized fee lists upon reclamation. Violating the bill’s requirements is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $855.