SB 705 — Towing; certain large vehicles, civil penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 567 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Towing; civil penalty. Requires a towing and recovery operator to include the contact information of the Division of Consumer Counsel within the Office of the Attorney General on any invoice charging $10,000 or more for towing and recovery services rendered pursuant to a lawful request for towing by a law-enforcement officer for the towing and recovery of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 26,000 pounds. The bill subjects towing and recovery operators in violation of the bill's provisions to a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The recently approved amendment to SB 705 requires towing operators who charge $10,000 or more for towing large vehicles (over 26,000 pounds) to provide the contact information for the Division of Consumer Counsel. This change ensures that consumers have access to resources for complaints or concerns regarding high towing fees. Additionally, if towing operators fail to comply, they can face a civil penalty of $1,000, promoting accountability in the towing industry.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E567 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-1217.1, relating to vehicle towing;
R [S 705] O Approved LApril L11, 1.2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 46.2-1217.1.
On any invoice charging $10,000 or more for towing and recovery services rendered pursuant to a lawful request for towing by a law-enforcement officer or other uniformed employee of a law-enforcement agency who specifically is authorized to make a request for towing by the chief law-enforcement officer or his designee for the towing and recovery of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 26,000 pounds, the towing and recovery operator shall include the Attorneytelephone General.andnumber and website address for the Division of Consumer Counsel within the Office of the AnyAttorney towingGeneral. and recovery operator in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subSect to a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.
7Any Rtowing and recovery operator in violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0567 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB705ER View text pdf March 04, 2022
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 22105882D-S1 pdf February 03, 2022
- Presented and ordered printed 22103299D View text pdf January 21, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 567 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (SB705ER)
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (69-Y 31-N)
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Passed House (69-Y 31-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Transportation (21-Y 1-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #3 Highway Safety and Policy
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB705S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 22105882D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB705S1)
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Committee substitute printed 22105882D-S1
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Reported from Transportation with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (SB705)
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Presented and ordered printed 22103299D
Sponsors
- David W. Marsden · Primary
- Adam P. Ebbin · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 29 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 68 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 68 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 69% | 31% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bill Wiley | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Nay |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Taylor, Kim A. | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Jessica L. Anderson | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Terry L. Austin | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 705 do?
- Towing; civil penalty. Requires a towing and recovery operator to include the contact information of the Division of Consumer Counsel within the Office of the Attorney General on any invoice charging $10,000 or more for towing and recovery services rendered pursuant to a lawful request for towing by a law-enforcement officer for the towing and recovery of a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 26,000 pounds. The bill subjects towing and recovery operators in violation of the bill's provisions to a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.
- Who sponsors SB 705?
- SB 705 is sponsored by David W. Marsden and Adam P. Ebbin.
- What is the current status of SB 705?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2022. Enacted.
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