New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4669: Towing companies-accept authorization of vehicle release to third party
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
Requires towing companies accept electronically transmitted authorization of vehicle release to third party.
What the bill says
An Act concerning towing companies and supplementing P.L.2007, c.193 (C.56:13-7 et seq.).
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
An Act concerning towing companies and supplementing P.L.2007, c.193 (C.56:13-7 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. As used in this section, a third party means an insurance company, a collision repair company, or any person designated by the owner or operator of the towed vehicle. b. A towing company shall accept from the owner or operator of a motor vehicle that has been towed written authorization submitted by electronic means to release the vehicle to a third party. c. The director shall issue or amend guidelines necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section, including protections to ensure the lawful transfer of property. 2. This act shall take effect on the first day of the seventh month next following enactment, except that the Director of Consumer Affairs may take any anticipatory administrative action as shall be necessary for the implementation of this act. STATEMENT This bill requires a towing company to accept electronic authorization for a towed vehicle or its contents to be released to a third party. This bill supplements the Predatory Towing Prevention Act, P.L.2007, c.193, to require a towing company registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs to accept electronically transmitted written authorization from a person whose vehicle has been towed to permit the …
Sponsors
- Paul D. Moriarty (D, 4) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SCM
Subjects: CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Common questions
- What is S4669?
- S4669 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Towing companies-accept authorization of vehicle release to third party.
- What does S4669 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning towing companies and supplementing P.L.2007, c.193 (C.56:13-7 et seq.).
- What is the status of S4669?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SCM (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4669?
- Paul D. Moriarty (D, 4).
- Where is the official record for S4669?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4669
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