SB 1112 — Vehicles: towing companies and storage facilities.
Last action — August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill allows vehicle owners to more easily reclaim their towed vehicles through court bonds.
This bill enables vehicle owners, lienholders, or insurers to post a bond in court to reclaim their towed vehicles before sale. It also requires towing companies to inform vehicle owners of their rights and imposes penalties for violations.
What this means for you
- Consumers: Consumers will have an easier process to recover their vehicles from towing facilities by posting a bond.
Summary
Existing law requires an authorized member of a public agency who directs the storage of a vehicle, as specified, to give notice to the legal owners within 48 hours and the opportunity for a poststorage hearing to determine the validity of the storage. Existing law requires an officer or employee, upon the removal of a vehicle from public or private property, to store the vehicle at the nearest garage or place of safety designated by the governmental agency. A violation of the Vehicle Code or a local ordinance adopted pursuant to that code is an infraction. This bill would authorize the registered or legal owner, lienholder, or insurer of a vehicle to post a bond or other adequate security with the clerk of the court in the county where the vehicle is stored before the sale of the vehicle by a towing company, impound yard, or storage facility, as specified. The bill would require the court, upon the posting of the bond, to issue a certificate directing the towing company, impound yard, or storage facility to release the vehicle to the party who posted the bond. The bill would require the party that posted the bond to initiate judicial proceedings within 10 court days after the issuance of the certificate, alleging certain causes of action. The bill would prohibit an auto body shop, impound yard, or towing company from knowingly participating in, or profiting from, specified towing or storage practices. The bill would require the Bureau of Automotive Repair to, by January 1, 2028, develop and distribute a notice that states a vehicle owner's rights pursuant to these provisions. The bill would require a towing company, impound yard, storage facility, or auto body shop to post that notice where it is visible to consumers onsite. The bill would impose a civil fine against a towing company, impound yard, storage facility, or auto body shop, as specified, for a violation of these provisions. The bill would exempt certain towing companies, storage companies, or impound yards from these provisions when a vehicle was towed at the request of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, a local law enforcement agency, the Department of Transportation, or a local transportation department or agency, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 06/17/26 - Amended Assembly Current pdf June 17, 2026
- Amended 06/08/26 - Amended Assembly pdf June 08, 2026
- Amended 04/16/26 - Amended Senate pdf April 16, 2026
- Amended 03/25/26 - Amended Senate pdf March 25, 2026
- Introduced 02/17/26 - Introduced pdf February 17, 2026
- SB1112 View text html
Action History
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August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 16).
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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Referred to Com. on JUD.
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In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 4371.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
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Set for hearing May 4.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3978.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Withdrawn from committee.
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Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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Set for hearing April 21 in JUD. pending receipt.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
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April 20 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Set for hearing April 20.
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Withdrawn from committee.
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April 14 hearing postponed by committee.
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Re-referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and JUD.
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Set for hearing April 14.
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Re-referred to Coms. on JUD. and B. P. & E.D.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Bob Archuleta · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Archuleta, Bob Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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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| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Papan, Diane | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefani, Catherine | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Yea |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Yea |
| Sanchez, Kate | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Yea |
| Ashby, Angelique V. | Democratic | Yea |
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Durazo, Maria Elena | Democratic | Yea |
| Laird, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Reyes, Eloise Gómez | Democratic | Yea |
| Stern, Henry I. | Democratic | Yea |
| Umberg, Thomas J. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah | Democratic | Yea |
| Wiener, Scott D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Yea |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1112 do?
- Existing law requires an authorized member of a public agency who directs the storage of a vehicle, as specified, to give notice to the legal owners within 48 hours and the opportunity for a poststorage hearing to determine the validity of the storage. Existing law requires an officer or employee, upon the removal of a vehicle from public or private property, to store the vehicle at the nearest garage or place of safety designated by the governmental agency. A violation of the Vehicle Code or a local ordinance adopted pursuant to that code is an infraction. This bill would authorize the registered or legal owner, lienholder, or insurer of a vehicle to post a bond or other adequate security with the clerk of the court in the county where the vehicle is stored before the sale of the vehicle by a towing company, impound yard, or storage facility, as specified. The bill would require the court, upon the posting of the bond, to issue a certificate directing the towing company, impound yard, or storage facility to release the vehicle to the party who posted the bond. The bill would require the party that posted the bond to initiate judicial proceedings within 10 court days after the issuance of the certificate, alleging certain causes of action. The bill would prohibit an auto body shop, impound yard, or towing company from knowingly participating in, or profiting from, specified towing or storage practices. The bill would require the Bureau of Automotive Repair to, by January 1, 2028, develop and distribute a notice that states a vehicle owner's rights pursuant to these provisions. The bill would require a towing company, impound yard, storage facility, or auto body shop to post that notice where it is visible to consumers onsite. The bill would impose a civil fine against a towing company, impound yard, storage facility, or auto body shop, as specified, for a violation of these provisions. The bill would exempt certain towing companies, storage companies, or impound yards from these provisions when a vehicle was towed at the request of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, a local law enforcement agency, the Department of Transportation, or a local transportation department or agency, as specified.
- Who sponsors SB 1112?
- SB 1112 is sponsored by Archuleta, Bob (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 1112?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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