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IN HB1511
Bill
Status
4/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mike Braun
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AI Summary
HEA 1511 Summary
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Increases maximum storage costs for abandoned vehicles from $1,500 to $2,000 effective July 1, 2017.
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Expands definition of "public agency" to include state agencies in addition to local agencies responsible for removal, storage, and disposal of abandoned vehicles.
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Requires towing services and public agencies to notify vehicle owners and lienholders within 72 hours of obtaining their contact information, including the service's name, address, phone number, accrual of storage charges, and earliest sale date.
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Clarifies that proof of certified mail receipt by vehicle owners is not required for mechanic's lien sale notices, though actual receipt is still required for other lienholders unless notice is refused or undeliverable.
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Specifies that sale proceeds after deducting mechanic's lien, disposal costs, and advertisement expenses must be returned to the vehicle owner or lienholder of record, with unclaimed proceeds sent to abandoned vehicle funds or clerk of courts depending on vehicle jurisdiction.
Legislative Description
Liens on abandoned or towed vehicles. Adds state agencies to the definition of "public agency". Broadens the application of IC 9-22-1-23 to include all holders of mechanic's liens. Requires that additional information be included in the notification to a person whose vehicle was towed to a storage yard or towing service. Specifies that a lienholder's failure to comply with certain notice requirements may result in civil damages. Provides that proof of receipt of notice for a mechanic's lien by the owner of a vehicle subject to the mechanic's lien is not required in certain instances. Provides that, if there is
Last Action
Public Law 157
4/24/2017