Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2235 — An Act relative to towing protections

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

An Act relative to towing protections

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes payment options for towing and storage fees, clarifies fee disclosures, and adds owner rights regarding personal belongings in towed vehicles.

  • Chapter 159B, Section 6B

    No other charges may be assessed for the towing or storage of a vehicle.

    This prohibits any additional charges besides towing or storage fees.

  • Chapter 159B, Section 6B

    The motor vehicle storage facility shall allow the owner of a car in its possession the ability to remove any possessions that are not part of the car and/or physically attached to it from said car if the individual is unable to pay the tow and storage fee in full.

    This grants vehicle owners the right to retrieve personal belongings from their towed vehicle if they cannot afford fees.

  • Chapter 159B, Section 6B

    The motor vehicle storage facility shall have a credit card reader on premises and shall accept credit or debit card payments in addition to cash payments for vehicle removal and storage charges.

    This requires storage facilities to accept more payment methods for fees.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    unless otherwise specified by such chief of police or police commissioner

    This change removes the discretion of police on fee specification, standardizing fee disclosure.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    including current removal and storage fees as defined by the department

    This mandates that posted notices include current fee information.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    a photograph of the vehicle parking or standing on the private way

    This adds the requirement for a photograph in the removal notice.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    Any person who removes a motor vehicle shall have a credit card reader within the tow vehicle being operated and shall accept credit or debit card payments in addition to cash payments for vehicle removal and storage charges.

    This requires tow operators to provide additional payment options.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    Upon payment, the person lawfully holding a vehicle removed or released before the towing is completed shall provide a receipt itemized by the removal and storage charges. The receipt should also include current removal and storage fees as defined by the department.

    This ensures all charges are clearly itemized on the receipts provided.

  • Chapter 266, Section 120D

    may, at his discretion → shall

    This change makes it mandatory for a police official to provide certain actions instead of allowing discretion.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2235 do?
An Act relative to towing protections
Who sponsors S2235?
S2235 is sponsored by William N. Brownsberger (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2235?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2235?
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