Motor vehicles; prevent perfection of security interest in when subject to statutory possessory lien.
SB 2856 prevents lenders from officially recording (perfected) car loan liens while a vehicle is under a valid statutory possessory lien, such as from a mechanic or repair shop for unpaid work. It requires lenders to either certify no such lien exists or obtain written consent from the lienholder before filing. If a lender violates this rule, their lien becomes unenforceable against the possessory lienholder and ranks below it. This bill directly affects car lenders, repair shops holding liens, and vehicle owners with multiple claims on their vehicles.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Finance
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Seymour
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Younger
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy England
RRepublican
Co
Joel Carter
RRepublican
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