HB1563

House Bill 1563 amends Arkansas law regarding possessory liens held by towing and storage companies after they tow a vehicle. The bill defines 'cargo' as goods and materials transported by a motor carrier. It clarifies that a towing and storage firm's possessory lien does not extend to specific items, including personal documents, medications, child-restraint seats, and cargo. The bill requires towing companies to release these specified items to the owner or operator without charge. Furthermore, it includes an emergency clause, stating that the current practice of applying possessory liens to transported cargo causes economic harm and supply chain delays, necessitating an immediate change to the law upon passage.