Rental vehicles: law enforcement.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires rental vehicles used by law enforcement agencies to display a temporary decal with the agency’s name and logo. The goal is to clearly identify these vehicles as official and prevent confusion for the public. The bill also establishes a process for enforcing compliance and includes exemptions for specific circumstances, such as undercover operations and transport of individuals in lawful custody. Finally, it provides a grace period for existing rental contracts.
Key provisions
- Rental vehicles used by law enforcement must display a temporary decal with the agency name and logo.
- The decal must be clearly visible and legible from a distance of 50 feet.
- The Attorney General can pursue civil action against rental entities for non-compliance.
- Rental contracts must include a clause stating decal compliance is mandatory.
- Exemptions exist for undercover operations, exigent circumstances, protective operations, and transport of individuals in lawful custody.
- The bill includes a grace period for rental contracts entered into before January 1, 2027.
- The decal must be affixed by the governmental entity operating the vehicle.
- A failure to display a decal can result in a civil action by the Attorney General.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies (federal, state, and local)
- Rental car companies
- Vehicle owners
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