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NJ A2011
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires the vehicle's insurance carrier to pay all storage and release fees to the towing company, either directly or by reimbursing the owner
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Mandates that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission pay the release fees if the recovered stolen vehicle is uninsured
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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