Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1584

Introduced
3/8/23  
Refer
3/8/23  
Report Pass
3/30/23  
Engrossed
4/3/23  
Refer
4/3/23  

Caption

To Amend The Requirements For A Tow Business To Give Public Notice In Certain Circumstances.

Impact

The bill alters existing state laws concerning the procedures that towing companies must follow when dealing with unclaimed vehicles. Under the current law, towing companies may rely on certified mail for notification, which can create delays. By allowing notice through publication and web posting, the bill facilitates a quicker resolution for the disposal of abandoned vehicles. Furthermore, the legislation consolidates the authority of the Towing and Recovery Board to enforce these requirements, thus centralizing regulatory oversight in this sector.

Summary

House Bill 1584 seeks to amend the requirements for tow businesses related to the public notice of vehicles that have been towed under nonconsensual circumstances. The bill specifies that if a towing and storage firm is unable to obtain information about vehicle owners or lienholders, it must provide notice by publishing in a newspaper of general circulation and posting on the website managed by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. This change is significant as it aims to streamline the notification process required before a vehicle can be sold after towing.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HB1584 reflects concern about the effectiveness and fairness of the notification process. Supporters argue that the amendments will ensure timely recovery of towed vehicles and remove outdated requirements that burden towing companies. However, critics may raise concerns about individuals not receiving adequate notice if they do not regularly check public publications or the internet for such notices, thereby risking the loss of their property. Therefore, while the bill is designed to enhance efficiency in the towing industry, it also poses questions about equity in informing vehicle owners of their rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB79

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Provide For The Regulation Of Digital Asset Mining Businesses; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR16

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1015

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Amend The Requirements For A Digital Asset Mining Business Or Business Using A Blockchain Network.

AR HR1020

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SR17

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Acts Of 2023, To Regulate Digital Asset Mining Businesses And Businesses Utilizing A Blockchain Network, And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB78

To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023; To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HR1009

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business.

AR SR5

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend The Arkansas Data Centers Act Of 2023 And To Prohibit Foreign-party-controlled Ownership Of A Digital Asset Mining Business.

AR SR11

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Require A Digital Asset Mining Business To Pay A Fee For Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage.

AR HR1019

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Require A Digital Asset Mining Business To Pay A Fee For Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage.

Similar Bills

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