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OH SB304

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

George Lang

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code section 4513.61 to exempt lienholders from liability for towing and storage charges on vehicles ordered into storage by law enforcement, provided the lienholder does not reclaim the vehicle

  • Adds new division (G) establishing that a lienholder who chooses not to reclaim a motor vehicle is not responsible for any removal or storage expenses

  • Maintains existing law that owners and lienholders who do reclaim a vehicle must pay all towing, storage, and processing fees (including a $25 processing fee if applicable)

  • Continues requirement that law enforcement notify both owners and lienholders within 5 business days of vehicle removal, with 10 days to claim the vehicle before it is declared a nuisance and disposed of

Legislative Description

Regards lienholder duty for motor vehicle towing, storage charges

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Law Enforcement

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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