HB 359 is sponsored by Jeramey Anderson (Democrat).

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Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 359 — Motor vehicles; delete five-day requirement regarding towing and storage of.

Last action July 08, 2020 — Approved by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2020. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
1 sponsor

1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 359 clarify the rules around selling motor vehicles that are not titled or registered in the seller's name. It now includes exceptions for licensed dealers and certain heirs or successors, allowing these parties to sell vehicles legally under specific conditions. This change is important because it provides more flexibility for wrecker services and repair businesses to manage vehicles they legally hold, without being subjected to storage or towing charges if they make a good faith effort to comply with the law. Overall, the adjustments aim to streamline the process and reduce legal hurdles for those involved in vehicle sales.

HB 359 (As ~~Passed~~Sent ~~the~~to ~~House)~~Governor) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

Representative Anderson (122nd) House Bill 359 (As ~~Passed~~Sent ~~the~~to ~~House)~~Governor) AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE FIVE-DAY REQUIREMENT THAT A TOWED VEHICLE BE LEFT WITHOUT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION BEFORE THE VEHICLE OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE REASONABLE PRICE OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF THE VEHICLE;

TO AMEND SECTION 63-17-74, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISION THAT MAKES IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS NOT TITLED AND REGISTERED IN SUCH PERSON'S NAME FOR A WRECKER SERVICE OR AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SERVICE/BUSINESS SELLING A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS LEGALLY BEING HELD FOR SALE AS MERCHANDISE;

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63-17-74. (1) It is unlawful for a person to sell a motor vehicle that is not titled and registered in the name of that person unless the person is:

(a) An heir, successor or assignee of the owner of the motor vehicle;

(b) A motor vehicle dealer licensed or permitted in the State of Mississippi to sell motor vehicles;

(c) A person selling a motor vehicle to a licensed used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor in compliance with Section 63-21-39;

(d) A person selling a motor vehicle under the Mississippi Title Pledge Act;

(e) An insurance company or its authorized agent selling a motor vehicle that is the subject of an insurance claim; * * *or (f) A finance company or bank selling a motor vehicle * * *.;

or (g) A wrecker service or automobile repair service/business selling a motor vehicle that is legally being held for sale as merchandise.

All local and state law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction to enforce this section.

(2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per violation.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Latest

HB 359 (As ~~Passed~~ ~~the~~ ~~House)~~ - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

HB 359 (As Sent to Governor) - 2020 Regular Session MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE Regular Session To:

Representative Anderson (122nd) House Bill 359 (As ~~Passed~~ ~~the~~ ~~House)~~ AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE FIVE-DAY REQUIREMENT THAT A TOWED VEHICLE BE LEFT WITHOUT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION BEFORE THE VEHICLE OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE REASONABLE PRICE OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF THE VEHICLE;

Representative Anderson (122nd) House Bill 359 (As Sent to Governor) AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE FIVE-DAY REQUIREMENT THAT A TOWED VEHICLE BE LEFT WITHOUT THE REAL PROPERTY OWNER'S PERMISSION BEFORE THE VEHICLE OWNER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR THE REASONABLE PRICE OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF THE VEHICLE;

SECTION 2. ~~This~~ ~~act~~ ~~shall~~ ~~take~~ ~~effect~~ ~~and~~ be in ~~force~~ ~~from~~ ~~and~~ ~~after~~ ~~its~~ ~~passage.~~

SECTION 2. Section 63-17-74, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: