2017 House Bill 5181 / 2018 Public Act 347

Revise abandoned vehicle reclamation detail

Introduced in the House

Oct. 25, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Diana Farrington (R-30)

To revise details of the procedures and timetables for a vehicle owner and car lender when reclaiming and paying fees for a vehicle that was towed and stored after being "abandoned" on a roadside or in a public place, as this is defined under current law.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services

April 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 24, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Diana Farrington (R-30)

To clarify the procedure for claiming personal property from a vehicle held by a vehicle custodian.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 25, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 26, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the procedures and timetables for a vehicle owner and car lender when reclaiming and paying fees for a vehicle that was towed and stored after being "abandoned" on a roadside or in a public place, as this is defined under current law.

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 16, 2018