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

This Iowa bill (SF 2457) updates procedures for handling abandoned vehicles on public and private property. It requires police authorities or hired private entities to send certified mail notice to owners and lienholders within 20 days of taking custody, giving them 20 days to reclaim the vehicle by paying towing, storage, and notice costs. Private entities may only charge fees for the first 24 hours, and must provide itemized bills upon reclamation. If not reclaimed, vehicles are sold at auction, with proceeds first covering costs, then reimbursing lienholders, and any remaining funds going to state funds.