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MA S2085

MA S2085
Relative to towing protections


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to towing protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend current laws in Massachusetts to enhance protections for vehicle owners during towing and storage. Specifically, it prohibits any additional charges beyond the towing and storage fees, requires towing companies to allow owners to retrieve personal belongings from their vehicle even if the full fees have not been paid, and mandates that towing companies have credit card readers to accept electronic payments. Additionally, the bill specifies that posted notices about private property towing must include the current removal and storage fees, and requires towing companies to provide itemized receipts upon payment. Overall, the bill aims to bring more transparency and fairness to the vehicle towing and storage process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Transportation
  • ‐ Other Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2085 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2085.pdf 03/11/2023
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