Arizona 53rd Legislature - 1st Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2159 — vehicle impoundment; release of vehicles

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2017. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

110 added · 82 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2159 includes provisions that clarify the liability of towing companies and includes new conditions under which vehicles can be released to their registered owners before the end of an immobilization or impoundment period. Notably, the language regarding liability has been kept consistent, emphasizing that towing companies are not liable for damage unless their actions are reckless or grossly negligent. Additionally, it now allows the release of a vehicle if the owner had their driving privileges reinstated, thereby providing more clarity and support for vehicle owners who may face complications after their vehicle is impounded. These changes are significant as they aim to protect both vehicle owners and towing agencies by providing clearer guidelines.

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HB2159 - 531R - C Ver       Conference Engrossed       State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session     HOUSE BILL 2159       AN ACT   amending sections 28‑674, 28‑730, 28‑3512, 28‑4804 and 28‑4805, Arizona Revised Statutes;
Chapter 0249 - 531R - C Ver of HB2159       Conference Engrossed       State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature First Regular Session       CHAPTER   HOUSE BILL 2159     AN ACT   amending sections 28‑674, 28‑730, 28‑3512, 28‑4804 and 28‑4805, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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END_STATUTE       APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 2, 2017.
  FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2017.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to traffic accidents, vehicle release procedures, and other transportation-related regulations.

  • Section 28-674

    The move can be accomplished safely by the drivers of the motor vehicles involved or with the assistance of a towing or recovery vehicle and the move will result in the improved safety or convenience of travel on the highway.

    Removes a condition for moving vehicles from the roadway that focuses on improving safety or convenience.

  • Section 28-3512

    a thirty day thirty-day immobilization or impoundment period under any of the following circumstances as follows: → a thirty-day immobilization or impoundment period under any of the following circumstances:

    Corrects the repetition of 'thirty-day' in the text.

  • Section 28-3512

    For Except as provided in paragraph 7 of this subsection, to the spouse of the registered owner → Except as provided in paragraph 7 of this subsection, to the spouse of the registered owner

    Removes an erroneous 'For' at the beginning of the sentence.

  • Section 28-730

    that is drawing another vehicle

    Clarifies language regarding motor vehicles drawing other vehicles.

  • Section 28-730

    a demonstration project that the department of transportation conducts if both of the following apply:

    Clarifies the conditions under which a demonstration project by the transportation department does not need to comply with this section.

Action History

  1. signed by governor

  2. transmit to governor

  3. transmit to house

  4. passed

  5. transmit to senate

  6. passed

  7. transmit to house

  8. passed

  9. senate second reading

  10. senate first reading

  11. transmit to senate

  12. passed

  13. house second reading

  14. house first reading.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

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Who sponsors HB 2159?
HB 2159 is sponsored by Darin Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 2159?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 17, 2017. Enacted.
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