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CT SB00280

CT SB00280
An Act Concerning The Proof Of Ownership For The Release Of A Motor Vehicle That Has Been Towed.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To permit the owner of a towed vehicle to present the vehicle's certificate of title as proof of ownership in order to regain possession of such vehicle for the purpose of towing such vehicle to another location.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to modify section 14-145b of the general statutes to allow vehicle owners or their authorized representatives to use a vehicle's certificate of title as proof of ownership for the specific purpose of retrieving a towed vehicle and moving it to another location. Currently, the existing law may have more restrictive requirements for proving vehicle ownership when attempting to recover a towed vehicle. By permitting the use of the certificate of title as definitive proof of ownership, the bill aims to simplify the process for vehicle owners who need to reclaim and relocate a towed vehicle. This change could potentially reduce bureaucratic obstacles and provide a more straightforward method for owners to regain possession of their vehicles in towing situations, while still maintaining a clear method of verifying ownership through an official document (the vehicle's certificate of title).

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation (on 01/08/2025)

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