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SB577Introduced in the Senate

Vehicle Laws - Towing of Vehicles from Parking Lots - Civil Action for Nonpayment

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Mary James, District 34

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Authorizing a person in possession of a towed vehicle to require the owner of the vehicle to present a valid government-issued photo identification card before retaking possession of the vehicle without payment; authorizing a tower to bring a civil action against a vehicle owner who withholds payment for retaking the vehicle; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

February 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

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