Vehicle repossessions.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Business, Professions and Economic Development
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 382 aims to clarify rules surrounding vehicle repossessions in California. It prohibits repossession agencies from conspiring to set fees for personal effects and from accepting hold harmless agreements. The bill also clarifies that vehicle lien provisions don’t prevent repossession agencies from filing liens and specifies that requiring additional documents to release a vehicle is a violation of existing law. Furthermore, it addresses the release of vehicles seized due to suspended driver’s licenses, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits repossession agencies from discussing or conspiring to set fees for personal effects.
- Prevents repossession agencies from accepting hold harmless agreements or release of indemnification in lieu of removing and storing personal effects.
- Clarifies that vehicle lien provisions do not prevent repossession agencies from filing liens.
- Specifies that requiring additional documents to release a vehicle is a violation of existing law.
- Addresses the release of vehicles seized due to suspended driver’s licenses, aligning with existing regulations.
- Defines a repossession agency and outlines its responsibilities.
- Specifies requirements for repossession agencies regarding independent contractor status.
- Clarifies the circumstances under which a vehicle can be seized and released.
Who is affected
- Vehicle repossession agencies
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