Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H3485 — An Act relative to tow lien reform

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

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to tow lien reform

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies the conditions under which vehicles may be towed and specifies the authority for such actions.

  • Section 6B of chapter 159B

    or removed from a private way or property pursuant to section 120D of chapter 266.

    This addition specifies that vehicles can also be removed from private ways or properties under a specified section.

  • Section 6B of chapter 159B

    or pursuant to removal from a private way or property.

    This addition clarifies that the provisions in the statute also apply to removals from private ways or properties.

  • Section 39A of chapter 255

    removed from the scene of an accident → involuntarily towed or transported pursuant to section 6B of chapter 159B.

    This change updates the language to specify that vehicles are involuntarily towed or transported under the relevant section instead of just being removed from an accident scene.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3485 do?
An Act relative to tow lien reform
Who sponsors H3485?
H3485 is sponsored by Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican).
What is the current status of H3485?
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 H3485?
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