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Thursday, September 3, 2026

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NJ · A3986PASS'D · 2 COSPONSORS

Requires towing companies accept electronically transmitted authorization of vehicle release to third party.

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This bill requires towing companies to accept written authorization sent electronically from a vehicle owner or operator to release a towed vehicle to a third party. A third party is defined as an insurance company, repair shop, or someone else designated by the vehicle's owner. The Director of Consumer Affairs will create guidelines to make sure this process is carried out legally.

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Sponsorship · 4 Sponsors
Democrat4Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeAlexander Schnall
  • D · PrimeWilliam Sampson
  • D · CoKatie Brennan
  • D · CoWilliam Moen
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