Italian Senate Bill to Replace Vehicle Seizures with Property Mortgage for Tax Debts over €10,000

A Senate draft law (senate bill n. 1945) presented by Senator Massimo Garavaglia seeks to replace the administrative seizure of vehicles used by self‑employed workers and small entrepreneurs with a legal tax mortgage on real‑estate. The proposal applies only to tax debts exceeding €10,000 and requires a 60‑day notice before registering the mortgage, giving debtors time to pay or arrange a repayment plan. Once the debt is cleared, the mortgage is cancelled free of charge. Proponents argue that vehicle seizures are disproportionate, hinder taxpayers’ ability to earn income, and do not generate revenue for the Treasury, whereas a property lien would preserve business activity while securing the claim. The measure is still under parliamentary examination and may be amended before adoption.