California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1359 — Vehicles: tow trucks.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law authorizes a person who owns or possesses private property to cause the removal and storage of a vehicle parked on that property, as specified. Existing law requires a motor carrier of property, including a tow truck, to obtain a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Existing law prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for facilities that store towed and impounded vehicles, including, among others, a requirement that those facilities be accessible during prescribed normal business hours, that they accept prescribed forms of payment, and that they not charge a fee for certain transactions. This bill would require the Department of the California Highway Patrol to convene an advisory working group that includes representatives from the department, the towing industry, the insurance industry, and other stakeholders to study the feasibility of developing and maintaining a registry of towing companies operating in the state. The bill would require the advisory working group to report its findings and recommendations, and any appropriations that may be necessary to implement those recommendations, to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation on or before May 1, 2021, and would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2022.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  8. Read first time.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  10. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Santiago · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Santiago

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1359 do?
Existing law authorizes a person who owns or possesses private property to cause the removal and storage of a vehicle parked on that property, as specified. Existing law requires a motor carrier of property, including a tow truck, to obtain a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Existing law prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for facilities that store towed and impounded vehicles, including, among others, a requirement that those facilities be accessible during prescribed normal business hours, that they accept prescribed forms of payment, and that they not charge a fee for certain transactions. This bill would require the Department of the California Highway Patrol to convene an advisory working group that includes representatives from the department, the towing industry, the insurance industry, and other stakeholders to study the feasibility of developing and maintaining a registry of towing companies operating in the state. The bill would require the advisory working group to report its findings and recommendations, and any appropriations that may be necessary to implement those recommendations, to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and the Senate Committee on Transportation on or before May 1, 2021, and would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2022.
Who sponsors AB 1359?
AB 1359 is sponsored by Santiago.
What is the current status of AB 1359?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 AB 1359?
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