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SB 1225

AN ACT INCREASING THE TIME PERIOD FOR A TOWING COMPANY TO SELL A TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox

SB 1225 extends the deadline for towing companies to sell unclaimed vehicles, giving owners more time to recover towed cars before companies can dispose of them.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
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Bill Summary · SB 1225

Legislative bill overview

SB 1225 extends the timeframe that towing companies have before they can sell a vehicle that has been towed and remains unclaimed. Currently, Connecticut law allows towing companies to sell vehicles after a set period; this bill increases that waiting period, giving vehicle owners more time to retrieve their towed vehicles before the company can proceed with a sale.

Why is this important

Vehicle towing can be financially devastating for owners, and the sale of towed vehicles compounds that burden by eliminating any possibility of recovery. Extending the timeframe provides greater consumer protection by allowing more time for owners to locate their vehicle, arrange payment, and retrieve it before it's permanently lost through sale. This particularly affects lower-income individuals who may need additional time to gather funds or navigate the towing recovery process.

Potential points of contention

  • Towing industry burden: Towing companies argue that extended holding periods increase storage costs and reduce their ability to recover fees, potentially leading to higher towing fees for consumers or business closures
  • Storage facility capacity: Longer holding periods require towing companies to maintain vehicles longer, straining limited storage space and potentially creating environmental or safety concerns
  • Defining "reasonable" timeframe: There is likely disagreement over what the new time period should be—balancing owner protection against operational realities for towing businesses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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