Bill > SF845

This bill prohibits the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety and the Minnesota State Patrol from establishing mandatory insurance requirements for tow trucks when towing vehicles valued under $400,000. Specifically, the bill defines "on-hook towing insurance" as liability insurance for a vehicle while it is attached or connected to a tow truck. The legislation prevents these government entities from creating any rules, regulations, orders, or procedures that would mandate a specific insurance coverage amount for towing services in these circumstances. The bill is retroactively effective from August 1, 2023, and applies to any orders issued on or after that date. By limiting the commissioner's authority to set insurance requirements, the bill aims to reduce potential regulatory burdens on towing businesses when transporting lower-value vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0845&ssn=0&y=2025