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MT SB113

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Yakawich

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that food and perishable goods exempt from towing/storage liens must be "consumer" products "not for resale or purchase," allowing tow operators to retain commercial goods intended for resale
  • Specifies that only "original" operators' licenses, identifying documents, and records (personal, legal, business) are exempt from liens, rather than copies
  • Removes the exemption for bags and containers holding exempt items like IDs, cash, and records; only wallets and purses remain exempt
  • Applies lien exemptions specifically to personal property in vehicles belonging to uninsured/underinsured persons or where insurance claims were not filed or coverage cannot be verified
  • Amends Section 71-3-1201, MCA governing liens for towing and storage services

Legislative Description

Revise exemptions related to tow truck lien law

Transportation

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Labor2/5/2025
Business, Labor and Economic Affairs1/14/2025

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