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AB-630 • 2026

Abandoned recreational vehicles.

Abandoned recreational vehicles.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Mark González
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official metadata lists an effective date field but leaves it blank, so no start date can be confirmed from the provided text.

Rules for Removing Abandoned Recreational Vehicles in Two Counties

This law allows the counties of Alameda and Los Angeles to remove abandoned recreational vehicles valued at $4,000 or less using a process similar to one used for regular cars.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows Alameda and Los Angeles counties to dispose of recreational vehicles valued at $4,000 or less until January 1, 2030.
  • Requires public agencies to confirm that a recreational vehicle is inoperable before they can remove it, with some exceptions.
  • Makes the removing agency pay for towing and storage if the vehicle was actually working or not a safety hazard.
  • Needs annual reports from local agencies showing how many vehicles were removed and how many people were found inside them.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Counties of Alameda and Los Angeles
  • Public agencies that remove or store recreational vehicles
  • Owners of abandoned recreational vehicles valued at $4,000 or less

Terms To Know

Recreational vehicle
A type of vehicle defined by this law.
Inoperable
Not able to be driven or operated safely on the road.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This rule only applies in Alameda and Los Angeles counties, not statewide.
  • The authority ends automatically on January 1, 2030.
  • The official source does not state a specific effective date for when these rules begin.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

Abandoned recreational vehicles.