The bill amends the Occupations Code to regulate fees associated with vehicle storage facilities, specifically addressing impoundment, storage, and notification fees. It allows operators of these facilities to charge a notification fee, an impoundment fee of $20, and a daily storage fee that varies based on the type and size of the vehicle. Notably, the bill introduces a tiered daily storage fee structure, where electric or hybrid passenger vehicles incur a higher fee of $70 per day, while non-electric vehicles are charged $20 or $35 depending on their length. Additionally, the maximum notification fee is capped at $50, with provisions for recovery of publication costs if necessary.

The bill also establishes a mechanism for adjusting these fees based on the consumer price index, requiring the commission to review and potentially modify the fees every even-numbered year. Furthermore, it includes temporary provisions for a one-time adjustment to certain fees by February 1, 2026, based on historical fee amounts and inflation rates, with the adjusted fees to be published online. The provisions for fee adjustments and increases are set to expire on September 1, 2027, and the entire act is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2303.155, Occupations Code 2303.1552 (Occupations Code 2303)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2303.155, Occupations Code 2303.1552 (Occupations Code 2303)