SB 1519

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the release of an impounded vehicle to a lessor of record in the same manner as a lienholder of record. Provides that vehicles not retrieved from the towing facility or storage facility within 10 (instead of 35) days after an administrative hearing officer issues a written decision shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of. Provides that, except in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more, a lienholder of record or lessor of record may take possession of a vehicle impounded under any ordinance and defer payment of any applicable administrative fees upon submission of specified documentation to the municipality or its designated agent. Provides that no vehicle shall be released to the lienholder of record or lessor of record until payment of the associated towing, storage, and other applicable fees charged by the person, firm, or entity that tows and stores the impounded vehicle to the extent the lienholder of record or lessor of record was given notice. Provides that, upon the request of a lienholder of record or lessor of record to obtain possession of an impounded vehicle, the county or municipality, or its designated agent, shall: (1) provide the lienholder of record or lessor of record an opportunity to view the vehicle within 2 business days of the request; (2) provide a statement in writing setting forth the amount of the applicable administrative fees; and (3) provide a statement in writing setting forth the amount of the applicable towing, storage, and other fees. Effective 90 days after becoming law. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a Section concerning the provision of notice of storage fees to the lienholder of record, changes references to "lienholder" to "lienholder of record. Provides that a county or municipality shall provide specified notices concerning the seizure of certain vehicles as soon as practicable. Provides that notice shall be given by the towing company to the lienholder of record. Provides that the lienholder of record shall have an opportunity to view the vehicle on the premises where the vehicle is located within 2 business days of the request. Exempts a municipality with a population of over 1,000,000 inhabitants. Effective 90 days after becoming law.