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GA HB1134

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly New

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 44-14-411.1 to revise notice requirements for motor vehicle repossessors handling personal property found inside repossessed vehicles

  • Eliminates the requirement for a second notice to vehicle owners before disposing of unredeemed personal property; property may now be disposed of after 30 days from the single notice instead of requiring two 30-day notice periods

  • Defines when a lawful repossession is legally completed: when the vehicle is attached to a tow truck or loaded onto a carrier, when the repossessing party enters the vehicle, or when the vehicle is moved by the repossessing party

  • Retains the 10-day deadline for repossessors to notify vehicle owners of intent to dispose of personal property, with notice allowed via personal service, certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery

  • Repossessors maintain a lien on personal property found in vehicles for reasonable storage and notice expenses

Legislative Description

Property; repossessors of motor vehicles; revise notice requirements

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Institutions3/6/2026
Regulated Industries2/3/2026

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