Vehicle repossessions.

Summary

The bill amends several California codes to restrict how repossession agencies handle personal effects, set fee agreements, and manage seized vehicles. It requires prompt written notice to owners, caps certain charges, and outlines when and how a vehicle can be released to a legal owner or financial institution. The changes aim to protect owners’ property and increase transparency in repossession practices.

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Hearings

• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Apr 21, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Apr 21, 2025April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
3. Apr 9, 2025Set for hearing April 29 in JUD. pending receipt.
4. Apr 3, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
5. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and JUD.
6. Mar 24, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
7. Feb 26, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
8. Feb 18, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
9. Feb 14, 2025Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Strickland · sponsor

Bill text

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