Regulation of towing. (SB387)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Regulation of towing. Bans the use of spotters by tow truck drivers and towing and recovery operators and requires the authorization or presence of the owner of the property from which a trespassing vehicle is being towed; the use of spotters and towing without such authorization are included as acts for which a consumer can file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Counsel at the Office of the Attorney General. The bill also includes as violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act prohibited acts by tow truck drivers and towing and recovery operators, violations of police towing, and violations of local ordinances regulating police towing, price, and trespass towing. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102724D |
01/11/2016 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/20/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Transportation with letter (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |