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AB 415 would speed towing of abandoned 'junk' vehicles; DMV says IT and form changes can be absorbed
Summary
Sponsors said AB 415 would let tow operators move abandoned junk vehicles directly to junkyards when criteria are met and use an existing appraisal form; Nevada DMV said estimated programming and form costs would be absorbed in existing operations and issued a zero fiscal impact note.
Assembly Bill 415, a measure to streamline the removal of abandoned "junk" vehicles from public and private property, drew brief presentation and support testimony at the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
Sponsors Max Carter and Assemblymember Heather Golding said the bill sets criteria allowing tow operators to pick up abandoned vehicles and send them directly to a junkyard without moving to an impound lot or conducting an owner search when specified conditions are met. The bill directs wreckers and tow operators to use an appraisal form and establishes web portal functionality for non‑repairable certificates.
Agency response: Sean Seaver of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles told the committee the DMV is neutral on AB 415. He said the department initially added a small fiscal note for a controlled form after amendment but ultimately absorbed the cost and returned a zero fiscal impact note. The DMV indicated existing IT staff can accommodate portal programming and that forms would be handled with current operations.
Support testimony: Danny Thompson, representing Snap Tow (Henderson), told the committee the bill would help keep communities "safer and cleaner." No opposition callers appeared; the committee closed the hearing with no recorded vote.
