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NJ A2011

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits towing companies from directly charging owners of stolen motor vehicles a fee to release recovered vehicles from storage facilities, provided the owner presents a copy of the stolen vehicle police report

  • Gives stolen vehicle owners 72 hours after being contacted by law enforcement about recovery to retrieve their vehicle without incurring direct fees; storage fees may accrue after that 72-hour window

  • Requires the vehicle's insurance carrier to pay all storage and release fees to the towing company, either directly or by reimbursing the owner

  • Mandates that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission pay the release fees if the recovered stolen vehicle is uninsured

  • Amends the "Predatory Towing Prevention Act" (P.L.2007, c.193) to add these protections for stolen vehicle owners

Legislative Description

Prohibits towing companies from requiring owners of stolen motor vehicles to pay fee to release vehicles from storage facilities under certain circumstances.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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