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VA SB124

VA SB124
Towing, impoundment, etc.; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth.


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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Towing, impoundment, immobilization, and storage costs; payments or reimbursements by the Commonwealth. Clarifies that the payments or reimbursements owed by the Commonwealth to the owner or lienholder of a vehicle under existing law for the cost of towing, impounding, immobilizing, or storing certain vehicles involved in criminal offenses shall be paid through the state treasury from the appropriation for criminal charges. The bill requires such requests to be on a form developed specifically for such purpose by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that when the Commonwealth of Virginia is required to pay or reimburse the owner or lienholder of a vehicle for towing, impoundment, immobilization, or storage costs related to certain criminal offenses, these payments will be made from the state treasury through the appropriation for criminal charges. It also mandates that any requests for such payments or reimbursements must be submitted on a specific form created by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court. This change aims to streamline and standardize the process for these reimbursements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc) (on 02/20/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB124
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB124) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1094516.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB124/text/SB124
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