An Act to Provide Protection from Unfair Parking Tickets on Lots Accessible to the Public
Sponsored By: Timothy E. Nangle (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Triple damages for illegal parking fines
If a parking owner or company breaks these rules, it is an Unfair Trade Practices Act violation. You can recover three times the unlawful fine, fee, or charge, plus any remedies under that Act. This applies when they imposed, enforced, or tried to collect a charge that violates this law.
No license plate readers in public parking
Owners and parking companies cannot use automated license plate readers in publicly accessible parking. State law lists a few exceptions. This limits tracking tied to parking enforcement.
Stronger rules for private parking fines
Parking lot owners and companies cannot charge fines unless they follow this law. Fines must be reasonable and clearly posted at every entrance and exit. A written notice must go to the car’s registered owner with the date, time, rule broken, amount, how to pay, and contact info. The payment due date must be at least 10 business days after the notice. This applies to lots and garages open to the public.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Timothy E. Nangle
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 350
6/18/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/12/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-335).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-335) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-335).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/11/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/24/2025HouseCommittee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
4/24/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-335), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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