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CA AB987

Bill

Status

Passed

10/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

LaShae Sharp-Collins

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of presumptively unreasonable towing and storage fees to include storage fees charged for state holidays that exceed the posted standard daily storage rate

  • Prohibits towing fees when a tow truck operator is directed by law enforcement to move a vehicle to the shoulder or adjacent level ground solely to clear roadway access for emergency vehicles during a declared state or local emergency

  • Tow truck operators who remove vehicles during emergencies as directed by law enforcement and act in good faith are granted civil liability protection for personal property damage, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

  • Adds as presumptively unreasonable: storage fees charged for any day a facility fails to release a vehicle after the owner requests release and pays all due fees

  • Storage fees exceeding 50% of the daily rate when a vehicle is recovered within the first four hours are also deemed presumptively unreasonable

Legislative Description

Vehicles: storage and towing.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 345, Statutes of 2025.

10/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/9/2025
Judiciary6/25/2025
Transportation5/28/2025
Rules5/20/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Transportation3/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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