SB304

Regards lienholder duty for motor vehicle towing, storage charges

Introduced·10/22/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB304 amends motor vehicle towing and storage laws, clarifying owner and lienholder responsibilities.

Ohio SB304 amends the Revised Code to clarify the responsibilities of vehicle owners and lienholders regarding towing and storage. The bill specifies that owners can retrieve personal items from a towed vehicle without reclaiming the vehicle itself, provided it does not interfere with a criminal investigation. Owners and lienholders must pay a processing fee if they reclaim the vehicle after it has been stored. The bill also exempts lienholders from liability for towing and storage costs if they do not reclaim the vehicle.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

9:45 AM

Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Oct 29, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Oct 22, 2025

Senate

Introduced