CS/CS/CS/HB 617 Summary

• Authorizes cooperative associations and homeowners' associations to remove vehicles or vessels from property without consent, in addition to existing condominium association authority.

• Permits removal of vehicles/vessels parked exceeding 5 days without tow-away zone signage if owner attaches an 8x10 inch notice to windshield (vehicle) or vessel registration area and local law enforcement verifies compliance with a police report.

• Requires towing companies to store vehicles within 10-15 miles of removal point (depending on county population) and notify police within 30 minutes with vehicle details and storage location.

• Establishes signage requirements for tow-away zones including 2-inch minimum letters, 4-inch "tow-away zone" text, towing company contact information, and 3-6 feet height installation maintained 24 hours before removal.

• Creates criminal penalties: first-degree misdemeanor for notification violations and third-degree felony for storage location, signage, and release requirement violations.