LABOR&STORAGE LIENS-NOTICES Senate SponsorsSen. David Koehler-Martin A. Sandoval-Dan McConchie-Mattie Hunter House Sponsors(Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy and Ryan Spain-Carol Ammons) 8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0311 625 ILCS 5/4-203from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-203625 ILCS 5/4-216 new770 ILCS 45/1.5770 ILCS 50/1.5Amends the Labor and Storage Lien Act and the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that a person, firm, or private corporation seeking to impose fees in connection with the furnishing of storage for a vehicle shall provide notice of the fees to the vehicle owner of record as well as to the lienholder of record. Provides that notice shall be given regardless of whether the person seeking to impose fees enforces a lien. Provides that the notification requirements apply in addition to any owner and lienholder notice requirements under the Illinois Vehicle Code relating to the removal or towing of an abandoned, lost, stolen, or unclaimed vehicle. Provides penalties for noncompliance. Provides that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a person, firm, or private corporation seeking to impose storage fees for a vehicle in its possession may not foreclose or otherwise enforce its lien unless it first complies with specified notification requirements. Provides that storage fees may be paid by, among other methods, debit card and credit card. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Vehicle Code. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a towed vehicle must be returned to, among other entities, a lienholder, within 30 minutes if requested during business hours. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Removes language providing that a person, firm, or private corporation seeking to impose fees in connection with the furnishing of storage for a vehicle shall provide notice of the fees to the vehicle owner of record as well as to the lienholder of record and makes corresponding changes. Provides that the notice shall be sent return receipt requested and that the entity seeking to impose fees shall furnish a copy of the certified mail receipt to the lienholder upon request. Removes language authorizing the award of attorney's fees. Provides that the date on which the assessment and accrual of storage fees may commence is the date of the impoundment of the vehicle, subject to any applicable limitations set forth by a municipality authorizing the vehicle removal. Provides that if the vehicle that is incurring fees is registered in a state other than Illinois, the assessment and accrual of storage fees may commence on the date that the request for lienholder information is filed by the commercial vehicle relocator or other private towing service with the applicable administrative agency or office in that state if specified conditions are met. Provides that provisions in the Labor and Storage Lien Act and the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act do not apply to a municipality with 1,000,000 or more inhabitants that is seeking to impose storage fees for a vehicle in its possession. Makes other changes. Changes the effective date to 90 days after becoming law.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that lienholders shall be provided with the opportunity to inspect a vehicle on the premises where the vehicle is stored within 2 business days of the lienholder's request. Provides that certain notices shall be provided to lienholders of record within 2 business days rather than within one business day. 2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 2/28/2017SenateAssigned to Transportation 3/2/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 3/8/2017SenateDo Pass Transportation; 015-000-000 3/8/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2017 4/4/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler 4/4/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/5/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation 4/6/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000 4/6/2017SenateSecond Reading 4/6/2017SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler 4/6/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2017 4/27/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 4/27/2017HouseArrived in House 4/27/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 4/27/2017HouseFirst Reading 4/27/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/9/2017HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee 5/10/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/11/2017HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 5/16/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 5/16/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/17/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee 5/17/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain 5/17/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote 5/17/2017HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 009-000-000 5/17/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/18/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-003-000 5/19/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 5/19/2017SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/19/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2017 5/19/2017SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. David Koehler 5/19/2017SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/22/2017SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation 5/24/2017SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 016-000-000 5/31/2017SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 053-000-000 5/31/2017SenateSenate Concurs 5/31/2017SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2017SenateSent to the Governor 8/24/2017SenateGovernor Approved 8/24/2017SenateEffective Date November 22, 2017 8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0311