SB617Introduced in the Senate
Relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement.
Introduced by William Gannon, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement.
Where it stands
II. Remainder Effective 08/31/2026
July 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 03/03/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:45 pm; Senate Calendar 8
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1218s, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
Committee Amendment # 2026-1218s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1218s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Transportation House Journal 9 P. 55
Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 11:00 am GP 234
Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1510h (NT) 04/14/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar)
Amendment # 2026-1510h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 13
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1510h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 13
Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 15
Public Hearing: 04/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Executive Session: 04/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1755h (NT) 04/30/2026 (Vote 12-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 11
Amendment # 2026-1755h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 12
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1755h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 12
Sen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 45
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 274
I. Sections 1-4 Effective 01/01/2027
II. Remainder Effective 08/31/2026
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