H 3485
An Act relative to tow lien reform
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reform the process for establishing and collecting tow liens in Massachusetts. Currently, there are concerns about the difficulty individuals face in resolving disputed tow liens, leading to potential financial burdens and legal challenges. The bill aims to create a more transparent and equitable system for handling these disputes, protecting property owners from excessive or unwarranted fees.
Key provisions
- Establishes a standardized process for issuing and enforcing tow liens.
- Requires clear documentation of the towing process and reasons for towing.
- Creates a mechanism for property owners to challenge disputed tow liens.
- Limits the amount of fees that can be charged for towing and lien collection.
- Mandates timely notification to property owners regarding towing and lien assessments.
- Requires towing companies to maintain accurate records of towing activities.
- Establishes a dispute resolution process for contested tow liens.
- Provides for penalties for towing companies that violate the new regulations.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Towing companies
- Municipalities (particularly those with towing enforcement programs)
- Individuals subject to tow liens
Notable changes
- Addresses concerns about the current lack of transparency in tow lien processes.
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Primary sponsor
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Cosponsors
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.3485 194th (Current)
An Act relative to tow lien reform
By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3485) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and Hannah Kane relative to tow lien reform. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kimberly N. Ferguson Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.3485
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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