Vehicle liens.

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Existing law authorizes a person to place a lien on a registered vehicle for authorized towing, storage, or labor associated with recovery or load salvage of the vehicle, among other things.

This bill would clarify that provisions relating to vehicle liens do not prohibit a licensed repossession agency from filing a lien, if a lien is not in place. The bill would authorize a repossession agency to file a lien on behalf of the repossession agency, if a lien is currently in place, under specified conditions.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 19, 2026
Last action: Aug 3, 2026 — Ordered to third reading.
Session: 20252026
Momentum: 59 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

51% Likely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 56%, measured from CA's completed sessions
Momentum +2 59/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -7 70 days quiet

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