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CA AB987
Bill
Status
10/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
LaShae Sharp-Collins
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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