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VT H0143
VT H0143An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to establish certain consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill establishes certain consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles in Vermont. It defines key terms, grants the Department of Motor Vehicles regulatory authority over towing companies, and sets requirements for emergency towing, private-property towing, seizure towing, estimates, invoices, notice, licensing, maximum charges, hours of operation, and release of vehicles. The bill also prohibits certain practices by towing companies and provides for penalties and enforcement by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (00:00:00 2/15/2024 ) (on 02/15/2024)
Taxonomy
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Transportation
- ‐ General Transportation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.143 | 01/30/2023 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/H-0143/H-0143%20As%20Introduced.pdf | 01/30/2023 |
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