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OK SB2098

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed wrecker operators conducting tows at law enforcement request are exempt from liability for releasing personal property to an insurer or insurer's representative who has accepted vehicle liability
  • Personal property within towed vehicles must be released to insurers, their representatives, or owners with proof of ownership and government-issued photo ID
  • Interlock devices may be removed from towed vehicles pursuant to existing law (Section 11-902a), and vehicle keys or unlock devices are excluded from the definition of personal property that must be released
  • Wrecker operators may require persons claiming personal property or interlock devices to sign a liability release form provided by the operator
  • Release of personal property during normal business hours is free; after-hours fees may be assessed as prescribed by the Corporation Commission

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; towing vehicles and wrecker liability; making certain persons exempt from liability; release of certain personal property; removal of interlock devices. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/12/2014

5/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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