California SB 1112 allows vehicle owners to post bond to reclaim impounded vehicles

Original title: Vehicles: towing companies and storage facilities.

August 13, 2026

Vehicles Towing Consumer Rights Storage Facilities Legal Procedure towingcompaniesandstoragefacilities

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The Frame

What this does

This bill provides a legal mechanism for vehicle owners to regain possession of their property while disputing storage or towing fees, preventing the permanent loss of the vehicle through sale while legal proceedings are pending.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Vehicle owners

They gain the right to post bond to reclaim vehicles and receive mandatory disclosures regarding their rights.

Towing and storage companies

They must release vehicles upon court order and are required to post consumer rights notices on-site.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1112 authorizes vehicle owners, s, or insurers to with the court to secure the release of an impounded vehicle before it is sold by a storage facility. The bill also mandates that the Bureau of Automotive Repair create a consumer rights notice by January 1, 2028, which towing and storage businesses must display on-site.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my car back if it is at an impound yard?

Under this bill, you can with the court to secure the release of your vehicle before the facility sells it, provided you initiate legal action within 10 court days.

What if my car was towed by the police?

The bill exempts towing and storage companies from these specific provisions if the vehicle was towed at the request of the California Highway Patrol, local law enforcement, or a transportation agency.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of the California Highway Patrol“Exempted from certain provisions when requesting vehicle tows.”Map →

organizationBureau of Automotive Repair“Responsible for developing and distributing the required consumer rights notice.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“Exempted from certain provisions when requesting vehicle tows.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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