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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
06/15/2026
06/15/2026
Crossed Over
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 4000, 10856, 14602.6, 14602.7, 14602.8, 21100.4, 22651.07, 22651.1, 22658, 22659.5, and 23118 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify and expand payment options for impounded vehicles and streamline the release process for legal owners. Key provisions include requiring storage facilities to accept debit cards in addition to credit cards and cash for towing and storage fees, and specifying that demanding documentation beyond what is legally required constitutes a refusal to release a vehicle. The bill also makes technical changes to various sections of the Vehicle Code related to impounded vehicles, ensuring consistency and clarity in the procedures for vehicle seizure, impoundment, and release, particularly for legal owners seeking to reclaim their property.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Transportation Hearing (13:30:00 6/23/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1200) (on 06/23/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Other Commerce
Transportation
- ‐ General Transportation
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2437 | 02/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2437#96AMD | 06/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2437#97AMD | 04/09/2026 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2437#98AMD | 03/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2437#99INT | 02/20/2026 |
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