Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 2238 — An Act relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2715

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    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).

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In plain language

The bill addresses maximum storage charges for towed vehicles.

This legislation proposes to set limits on the storage fees that can be charged for vehicles that have been towed involuntarily. Specific details on compliance and enforcement are not available as the bill text is not accessible.

Summary

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2715

  2. Hearing scheduled for 01/11/2022 from 11:30 AM-03:30 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2238 do?
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Who sponsors S 2238?
S 2238 is sponsored by John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2238?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 2238?
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