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MT SB113
Bill
Status
Passed
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Yakawich
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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
Full Bill Text
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