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SD 1062

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake Oliveira

SD 1062 caps involuntary towing storage fees at $35/day, requires quick owner notification and vehicle release, and imposes $500 penalties for noncompliance.

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Bill Summary · SD 1062

Summary of SD 1062: An Act relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed

Bill Overview

This proposed bill, SD 1062, aims to regulate the maximum storage charges that can be imposed on motor vehicles that are involuntarily towed and stored by towing companies or impound lots. The primary intent of the legislation is to protect vehicle owners from excessive fees when their cars are towed without their consent.

Key Provisions

The main elements of SD 1062 include:

  1. Maximum Daily Storage Charge: The bill would set a maximum daily storage charge of $35 for any motor vehicle that is involuntarily towed and stored by a towing company or impound lot.

  2. Notification Requirement: Towing companies and impound lots would be required to notify the vehicle's owner or authorized representative within 12 hours of the vehicle's arrival, informing them of the location and the applicable daily storage fees.

  3. Vehicle Release Timeline: The bill mandates that towing companies and impound lots must release a vehicle to its owner or authorized representative within 2 hours of the owner's request, as long as all applicable fees have been paid.

  4. Penalty for Noncompliance: Failure to comply with the provisions of this bill would result in a civil penalty of $500 per violation, enforced by the state's Attorney General's office.

Impact and Affected Parties

The passage of SD 1062 would directly impact:

  • Vehicle owners who have their cars involuntarily towed and stored, providing them with protection against exorbitant storage fees.
  • Towing companies and impound lots, which would be required to adhere to the new regulations on storage charges and release timelines.
  • Local law enforcement agencies, which may need to coordinate with the Attorney General's office to enforce the civil penalties for noncompliance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • SD 1062 was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025.
  • The bill is currently in the committee review stage, with a hearing scheduled for January 15, 2026.
  • If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the provisions of SD 1062 would take effect 90 days after the governor's signature.

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

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