HB285 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Motor vehicles, towing, ALEA authorized to regulate, fee dispute resolution process, civil penalties
Description
<p class="bill_description"> This bill would require the Alabama State
Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to adopt rules
regulating the nonconsensual towing of motor
vehicles and commercial vehicles as directed by
agency law enforcement officers</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would establish procedures for
motor vehicle owners to dispute fees and charges
related to nonconsensual towing and recovery</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also allow ALEA to assess a
civil penalty against a towing and recovery service
who violates the rules adopted by the agency</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to motor vehicles; to provide for the
regulation of nonconsensual towing fees and charges by the
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency; to establish regulations
for towing and recovery service providers; to establish a
resolution process for motor vehicle owners who dispute the
amount of towing and recovery fees and charges; to allow the
agency to assess a civil penalty against towing and recovery
service providers for violations of agency rules; and to
provide for the distribution of civil penalties collected.
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Subjects
Motor Vehicles
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB285 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |