H 370 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to notifying automobile lien holders of certain towing and storage costs

This bill requires towing and storage companies to inform both car owners and lienholders, such as banks, about specific costs when a vehicle is towed or stored. The law mandates that these facilities use official databases to identify all interested parties and send certified mail notifications within five business days detailing recovery, transportation, and storage fees. If the owner or lienholder does not respond or pay within the specified timeframes, the facility must notify them again before proceeding with a public sale of the vehicle. Additionally, the bill updates existing legal references to ensure these notification requirements are properly integrated into current statutes.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
MA
11th Norfolk