HB 2390: Liens; Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act; electronic rental agreement; acceptance of rental agreement; possession of storage unit; notice; effective date. - Oklahoma

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates Oklahoma's Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act to modernize how rental agreements are handled and clarify procedures for taking possession of abandoned property. Key changes include allowing electronic delivery and acceptance of rental agreements, adjusting late fee standards, and modifying notice requirements for disposing of abandoned items.

Scope change

The bill expands the applicability of electronic agreements to storage rental contracts and clarifies procedures for lien enforcement on abandoned property.

REQUIREMENT

Added provision allowing rental agreements to be delivered and accepted electronically, modernizing the process for storage facility contracts.

Modified late fee standards to allow facility owners to charge reasonable late fees with conditions stated in the rental agreement, removing the previous fixed dollar amount and percentage cap.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified procedures for disposing of abandoned property by clarifying notice requirements and timelines for when owners can take possession and sell items.

TIMELINE

Updated effective date to November 1, 2025, and adjusted the timeline for vehicle towing to 60 days of unpaid rent.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to update formatting and page numbering while retaining the core policy content. The substantive policy provisions regarding storage facility liens, late fees, and property disposal remain unchanged. The amendment primarily addresses technical corrections to the document structure and committee substitute labeling.

TECHNICAL

Updated document title from 'PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to reflect current legislative procedure

Changed requirement number from 12588 to 13017 to reflect new House Committee Substitute designation

Adjusted page numbering and formatting throughout the document to align with House Committee Substitute standards

Engrossed → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended by the House Policy Committee to update formatting and clarify language regarding storage unit possession and disposal timelines. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, with minor improvements to clarity around when owners can take possession of abandoned property and how late fees are calculated.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is primarily a formatting and clarity amendment.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that rental agreements may be delivered and accepted electronically, maintaining the existing provision while improving readability.

Maintained the late fee cap at the greater of $20 or 20% of unpaid rent, with improved formatting for clarity.

TIMELINE

Updated language regarding timelines for taking possession of storage units and disposing of property to be more precise and consistent.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'Engrossed House' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute' to reflect the current legislative stage.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 13, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to clarify the legal process for storage facility owners to take possession of and dispose of abandoned property. Key changes include updating the statute citation from Section 197 to Section 197.1, removing references to Section 195 enforcement actions, and restructuring the rules around abandonment, notice requirements, and timelines for property disposal.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act, but the enforcement procedures have been significantly restructured to provide clearer guidelines for determining abandonment and disposing of property.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the statute reference from Section 197 to Section 197.1, indicating a reorganization of the law's structure.

Removed references to enforcement actions under Section 195, narrowing the scope of what actions are covered under this lien statute.

TIMELINE

Revised the timeline for taking possession of property, now allowing owners to take possession if the occupant leaves for 30 days or longer after the rental agreement ends.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated notice requirements to allow disposal of property 15 days after receiving a return receipt or 15 days after the post office confirms non-delivery.

DEFINITION

Added language clarifying that property left with an owner for 30+ days is conclusively determined to be abandoned.

Liens; Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act; electronic rental agreement; acceptance of rental agreement; possession of storage unit; notice; effective date.

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