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Committee advances bill allowing retrieval of cell phones and work tools from impounded vehicles
Summary
A bill to expand the statute's list of 'life-essential' items to include cell phones and work tools was favorably recommended after testimony from criminal defenders and towing industry representatives; supporters said the change preserves livelihoods, while tow operators warned of unpaid fees and higher abandonment rates.
The Senate committee unanimously recommended SB 200, which would expand Utah's definition of "life-essential" items that may be retrieved from impounded vehicles to include cell phones and work tools. The sponsor framed the bill as a narrowly tailored change to prevent individuals from losing essential tools of their trade when a vehicle is towed.
Sponsor testimony recounted a client who lost tools and could not afford towing fees, leaving him…
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