This bill amends existing law to allow individuals, other than the vehicle's owner, to retrieve necessary personal and work-related items from an impounded vehicle, provided they are accompanied by the vehicle's owner. The new legal language specifies that these individuals can access items essential for daily living, such as work tools, clothing, medication, and personal documents, without restriction. Additionally, the bill outlines that the custodian of the impounded vehicle must allow access for this purpose, as long as it does not interfere with the vehicle's removal and storage process.

The bill also modifies the existing provisions regarding the removal of items from impounded vehicles. It allows the storage person to hold certain items pending payment of fees but specifies that essential items like wallets, life-essential clothing, and legal documents are exempt from this holding period. The new provisions aim to ensure that individuals can retrieve important belongings without incurring additional costs or delays, enhancing access to necessary items during the impoundment period. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262:35-a