Bill
HB 4411
Overview: HB 4411, Environmental protection: litter; removal of damaged vehicle and debris; provide for cost recovery, was electronically reproduced on April 30, 2025.Purpose and I
Overview: HB 4411, Environmental protection: litter; removal of damaged vehicle and debris; provide for cost recovery, was electronically reproduced on April 30, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to enhance the state's ability to address the environmental and public safety issues caused by abandoned or damaged vehicles and other debris.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes state and local agencies to remove and dispose of abandoned or damaged vehicles, as well as associated litter and debris, from public property
- Allows agencies to recover the full costs of removal and disposal from the vehicle's owner or last known registrant
- Establishes a process for agencies to place liens on properties where vehicles or debris have been removed
- Increases fines and penalties for illegal dumping and abandonment of vehicles
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact owners of abandoned or damaged vehicles, who would be responsible for the costs of removal and disposal. State and local agencies would gain new tools to address environmental and safety hazards caused by vehicle and debris dumping.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been electronically reproduced and is currently moving through the legislative process. If passed, the new vehicle removal and cost recovery provisions would likely be implemented within 6-12 months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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