The Automotive Service Association is encouraging automotive and collision repairers to oppose Illinois House Bill 6169 (HB 6169). Introduced by Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack, HB 6169 would require vehicle storage providers to send a certified letter detailing their rates to the vehicle lienholder before imposing fees. It also states that the lienholder must have the opportunity to inspect the vehicle on the premises.
Under HB 6169, the responsibility for identifying the lienholder would fall to the Illinois Secretary of State, thus increasing cycle time for repair facilities, creating unnecessary paperwork and record keeping burdens and failing to address the