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CA SB1029
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Seyarto
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to notify registered owners, legal owners, and all persons with a known interest in a vehicle within 14 days of receiving balance funds from a vehicle lien sale
- Notice must be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested and must specify the amount forwarded to DMV and how to file a claim for those funds
- Existing law allows persons claiming an interest in a vehicle to file a claim with DMV for lien sale proceeds within three years of deposit
- Processing costs for vehicle lien sales remain capped at $70 for vehicles valued at $4,000 or less, and $100 for vehicles valued over $4,000
- Introduced by Senator Seyarto with coauthors Senators Jones and Ochoa Bogh on February 10, 2026
Legislative Description
Vehicle lien sales: Department of Motor Vehicles: notice.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/18/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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