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SB 595 Enacted

Mechanics and storage liens; vehicle data.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Mechanics and storage liens; abandoned vehicles; vehicle records. Removes the requirement that the Department of Motor Vehicles, when searching for owner or lienholder information for a vehicle titled in another jurisdiction for (i) the enforcement of a mechanic's or storage lien or (ii) determining ownership of an abandoned vehicle, ascertain such information by contacting the other jurisdiction. The bill retains the requirement that the Department ascertain such information upon initiation of a search by the bailee or person in possession of an abandoned vehicle.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 826 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
84 · Very high