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AB 647

Abandoned recreational vehicles.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark González and 1 co-sponsor

AB 647 establishes procedures for California to identify, track, and remove abandoned recreational vehicles from public and private property, addressing community cleanup and public safety concerns.

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0.)
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Bill Summary · AB 647

Legislative bill overview

AB 647 addresses the problem of abandoned recreational vehicles (RVs) cluttering California communities by establishing a framework for identifying, cataloging, and removing these vehicles from public and private property. The bill likely streamlines the process for property owners and local governments to clear abandoned RVs while providing due process protections and establishing liability standards.

Why is this important

Abandoned RVs have become a visible public health and safety issue in California, particularly in urban areas and along highways, creating eyesores, environmental hazards, and blocking community spaces. The bill provides municipalities and property owners with clearer legal authority and procedures to address this problem, potentially reducing costs associated with illegal dumping and public nuisance complaints while establishing accountability for removal efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Homelessness implications: Defining "abandoned" RVs and determining appropriate notice periods could conflict with housing rights advocates concerned about displacing people using vehicles as shelter without adequate alternative options
  • Property owner liability: Questions remain about who bears financial responsibility for removal costs (local government, property owners, vehicle owners) and whether cost-sharing mechanisms adequately protect smaller municipalities and private landowners
  • Due process and notification: The specifics of how vehicle owners are notified and given opportunity to reclaim their property could affect individuals experiencing homelessness or those with legitimate reasons for temporarily parking disabled vehicles

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

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