Bill > HB0972

This bill comprehensively updates Tennessee's laws regarding motor vehicles, towing, and parking enforcement, primarily through the Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act of 2025. The bill establishes a new statewide motor vehicle portal to be created by the Department of Revenue by October 2026, which will provide real-time public access to information about towed vehicles, including ownership details, towing location, and retrieval requirements. The legislation introduces strict regulations for parking enforcement and towing, including requirements for clear signage, limitations on booting and towing practices, and standardized fees. Key provisions include mandating self-releasing immobilization devices, prohibiting referral fees between property owners and towing companies, setting maximum fees for towing and storage, and establishing a process for handling abandoned or immobile vehicles. The bill also creates detailed licensing requirements for booting operators and parking enforcement vendors, requires notification procedures for towed vehicles, and provides consumer protections by allowing for complaints and potential legal remedies against violators. Additionally, the legislation updates various related sections of Tennessee code to align with these new regulations and streamline vehicle-related administrative processes.