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SB 1029: Vehicle lien sales: proceeds.
What SB 1029 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>The bill aims to amend the civil code by requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide notice to registered and legal owners of a vehicle about the funds from a vehicle lien sale that were forwarded to the department. The notice must be provided within 14 days of receiving the balance and must include information on the process to file a claim for any portion of the funds. The bill allows individuals claiming an interest in the vehicle to file a claim with the department for any unclaimed funds.</p>
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Last action: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |