H 3692 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed

This bill updates the law in Massachusetts to increase the maximum daily storage fee for vehicles that have been involuntarily towed from $35 to $48. The change directly affects vehicle owners who have had their cars towed and are now subject to higher daily holding costs while waiting for retrieval. By amending a specific section of the state's general laws, the legislation sets a new financial limit that towing companies must adhere to when charging for vehicle storage.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action Apr 16, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dan Donahue
DDemocratic
MA
16th Worcester