H 4981 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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

This bill requires towing facilities to notify both vehicle owners and lienholders (such as banks with a financial claim on the car) about storage costs within 7 days of towing. If the owner or lienholder doesn't respond within 21 days, the vehicle can be sold after 60 days with written notice and a public sale. Towing facilities must send this notice by registered mail and detail storage charges, with proceeds covering costs before any remaining funds being held by the court for the owner or lienholder. The law aims to ensure transparency in towing and storage fees for those with a financial stake in the vehicle.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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