LD 1846 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Amend The Law Governing Notification To Vehicle Owners And Lienholders When A Vehicle Is Towed Or Left Without Permission On Residential Or Business Property

This bill (LD 1846) requires property owners, businesses, repair shops, and storage facilities to send written notice (via certified mail) to vehicle owners and lienholders within specific timeframes when vehicles are towed or left without permission on their property. For most cases (towing, unauthorized parking), notice must be sent within 48 hours. For repair shops or storage facilities with unpaid fees, notice must be sent within 14 days. The notice must include vehicle details (make, model, VIN) and is only required if the owner or lienholder has registered their information with the Secretary of State. It directly affects property owners who tow vehicles and vehicle owners/lienholders with registered records.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in concurrence
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sally Cluchey
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