HB 223

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 151st General Assembly (2021-2022)
  • Introduced in House Jun 22, 2021
  • Passed House Jun 22, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 29, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Aug 10, 2021

An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Possessory And Other Certain Liens On Motor Vehicles.

Abstract

This Act clarifies that when a motor vehicle is subject to a possessory lien either through towing or because of failure to make payment to a garage owner for services rendered to the motor vehicle, the possessory lien does not extend to personal property located in the motor vehicle, and such property shall be returned to the owner if the owner claims the items prior to the sale of such vehicle This Act also clarifies that “abandoned personal property” does not include personal property inside an abandoned motor vehicle if the owner of the personal property files an answer to a Petition seeking full title and interest to the personal property.

Bill Sponsors (18)

Votes


Jun 29, 2021

Jun 22, 2021

Actions


Aug 10, 2021

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 29, 2021

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Transportation

Jun 22, 2021

Senate

Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Transportation

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jun 16, 2021

House

Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure

Jun 03, 2021

House

Introduced and Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure

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