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This bill modifies existing law regarding vehicle impoundment to provide more flexible access to personal belongings. Specifically, the bill allows individuals other than the vehicle's registered owner to retrieve work-related and personal items from an impounded vehicle, but only when accompanied by the vehicle's owner and after providing proof of ownership of the items. The custodian of the impounded vehicle must permit access to retrieve essential items like work tools, clothing, medication, and personal documents, as long as this access does not interfere with the vehicle's removal and storage process. The bill expands upon previous regulations that allowed vehicle storage facilities to hold non-essential items pending fee payment, and now ensures that people can more easily access critical personal and work-related items during the impoundment process. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving time for implementation and notification of relevant parties.

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