HB 179 ~ Motorcycle Seizure Bill

Overview:

This bill is to modify the guidelines governing seizure of a motorcycle by a law enforcement officer when the identity of the motorcycle cannot be determined and to establish limited civil liability if the law enforcement officer or agency fails to comply with specified guidelines.

Sponsor: Representative Letson

Cosponsors: Representatives Boyd, Dodd, Huffman, Chandler, Domenick, Hagan, Yuko, Harwood, Heard 

Committee: Civil and Commercial Law

Chair: Representative Okey (D–61)

Members: Representatives Murray (E-80), Book (D-89), Foley (D-14), Harwood (D-65), Skindell (D-13), Yates (D-33), Oelslager (R-51), Coley (55), Huffman (R-04), Mecklenborg (R-30), Stautberg (R-34), Stebelton (R-05)

Bill Activity:

COMMITTEE HEARING (6/23/2009) CONTINUED

COMMITTEE HEARING (6/2/2009) CONTINUED

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (5/13/2009) Civil & Commercial Law

INTRODUCED (5/12/2009)

Talking points:

· Currently, there is not a set standard which law enforcement must follow when a motorcycle has been seized while research is being conducted to determine if the motorcycle or parts of the motorcycle is stolen.

· In the past motorcyclists have received their vehicle back in poor condition because of lack of care taken during the process.

· ABATE supports this legislative effort to protect the rights of motorcyclist’s property.