Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 3629 — TOWING/SALE NOTICE-VEH OWNER

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0846

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a vehicle owner has a legal agreement with the owner of private property permitting the vehicle owner to park on the property, the owner or person in charge of the private property shall provide notice of a tow of the vehicle that is personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that notice of a lien sale shall be personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, in addition to written notice that is provided by certified mail, return receipt requested. Provides that the notice is effective upon the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle personally receiving notice, rather than upon the mailing of the notice. Makes a corresponding change. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 from Ch. 82, par. 47b Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if the owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle has an agreement with the owner or owner's agent of the property from which the vehicle was nonconsensually towed permitting the vehicle to be parked on the property, and the property owner or owner's agent fails to give personal notice of the tow to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, the property owner or owner's agent shall be liable to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle for towing charges and storage charges accrued through release of the vehicle which were paid by or on behalf of the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle to secure the release of the vehicle. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/4-203 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Tow Notice Act. Provides that if a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle is under a written agreement permitting a vehicle to be parked on the property, the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, must provide personal notice to the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle prior to requesting that a commercial vehicle relocator remove the vehicle from the property. Requires the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, to make all reasonable efforts to provide the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle personal notice prior to removal of the vehicle. Requires that personal notice must be provided at least 3 hours prior to the removal of the vehicle. Provides that a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle that is aggrieved by a violation of the notice provisions may commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court not later than 2 years after the date of the vehicle relocation and may recover from the property owner or other person in possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, damages resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to: towing charges and storage charges accrued in connection with the relocated vehicle; loss of the vehicle; and costs and attorney's fees. Provides that the Act applies only to vehicles that are operable. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that the Tow Notice Act does not create liability for an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent, who moves a vehicle as required to respond to an emergency or for maintenance of the property, if the vehicle is returned to the property upon resolution of the emergency or completion of the maintenance project at the expense of the owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent.

Bill Text

Amendments

4 amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0846

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2023

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-002-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 012-000-000

  12. Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 037-012-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Murphy

  20. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Murphy

  21. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  22. Recalled to Second Reading

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 014-000-000

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  25. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As March 11, 2022

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-002-000

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 014-001-000

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  36. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 15, 2022

  37. Second Reading

  38. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 10, 2022

  39. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 019-000-000

  40. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  41. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  42. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  44. Assigned to Transportation

  45. Referred to Assignments

  46. First Reading

  47. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 108 Yea · 2 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35003
Democrat 51003
Republican 22202
Total 108208
% of votes cast 92%2%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ozinga — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Bos — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Carroll — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Jones — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Stoneback — Yea
Luft — Yea
Davis — Yea
Marron — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Willis — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Zalewski — Not Voting
Hamilton — Not Voting
Ramirez — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Not Voting
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Not Voting
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 12 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21005
Unaffiliated 13203
Republican 31001
Total 371209
% of votes cast 64%21%0%16%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Bailey — Nay
Stoller — Nay
Stewart — Not Voting
Barickman — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bush — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Connor — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Not Voting
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3629 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a vehicle owner has a legal agreement with the owner of private property permitting the vehicle owner to park on the property, the owner or person in charge of the private property shall provide notice of a tow of the vehicle that is personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that notice of a lien sale shall be personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, in addition to written notice that is provided by certified mail, return receipt requested. Provides that the notice is effective upon the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle personally receiving notice, rather than upon the mailing of the notice. Makes a corresponding change. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 from Ch. 82, par. 47b Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if the owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle has an agreement with the owner or owner's agent of the property from which the vehicle was nonconsensually towed permitting the vehicle to be parked on the property, and the property owner or owner's agent fails to give personal notice of the tow to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, the property owner or owner's agent shall be liable to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle for towing charges and storage charges accrued through release of the vehicle which were paid by or on behalf of the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle to secure the release of the vehicle. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/4-203 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Tow Notice Act. Provides that if a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle is under a written agreement permitting a vehicle to be parked on the property, the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, must provide personal notice to the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle prior to requesting that a commercial vehicle relocator remove the vehicle from the property. Requires the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, to make all reasonable efforts to provide the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle personal notice prior to removal of the vehicle. Requires that personal notice must be provided at least 3 hours prior to the removal of the vehicle. Provides that a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle that is aggrieved by a violation of the notice provisions may commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court not later than 2 years after the date of the vehicle relocation and may recover from the property owner or other person in possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, damages resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to: towing charges and storage charges accrued in connection with the relocated vehicle; loss of the vehicle; and costs and attorney's fees. Provides that the Act applies only to vehicles that are operable. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that the Tow Notice Act does not create liability for an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent, who moves a vehicle as required to respond to an emergency or for maintenance of the property, if the vehicle is returned to the property upon resolution of the emergency or completion of the maintenance project at the expense of the owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent.
Who sponsors SB 3629?
SB 3629 is sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democrat) and Martin J. Moylan.
What is the current status of SB 3629?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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