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MS SB2134

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 85-7-251 to prohibit towing companies from charging higher rates for vehicles towed at the direction of law enforcement officers than rates charged to customers who request towing directly.

  • Applies the equal-pricing requirement to all law enforcement tows, including impoundments resulting from alleged violations of Section 63-11-30.

  • Clarifies that failure to comply with notification and good faith effort requirements precludes towing and storage charges for all vehicles, including those towed at law enforcement direction.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Towing; limit charges.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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