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

This bill updates Iowa's process for handling abandoned vehicles. It requires police authorities or private companies (like tow services) to send certified mail notice within 20 days to the vehicle owner, lienholders (e.g., banks with loans on the vehicle), and others with claims, giving them 20 days to reclaim the vehicle or personal property by paying towing, storage, and notice fees. Fees for storage or towing can only be charged for the first 24 hours after taking custody; after that, no additional fees accrue without proper notice. If notice isn't sent, sale proceeds must first pay lienholders, then the owner, before going to state funds. This directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, and private entities managing abandoned vehicles.