Requires the release of personal property located within abandoned property that has been towed
HB 1248 requires towing companies and law enforcement to release personal items from abandoned vehicles after a 10-day claim period, following a check to confirm the property isn't reported stolen. It applies to vehicle owners whose belongings were towed, ensuring they can reclaim items if unclaimed after the waiting period. Towing companies must report moves to law enforcement within two hours and verify theft status via national databases before releasing property, while owners pay storage fees after the 10 days.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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John Simmons
RRepublican
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