Bill > HB3566

This bill modifies Oregon's existing towing laws to provide more protection and transparency for vehicle owners. The bill requires towing companies to provide exact change on the same day when a customer pays in cash, and allows customers to pay for towing and storage using various methods including credit cards, debit cards, cashier's checks, and certified checks. It eliminates previous restrictions on retrieving personal property from towed vehicles, allowing owners to recover all personal items, not just those of an "emergency nature." The bill mandates that towing companies provide a detailed, itemized written statement of all charges to the vehicle owner or insurance company before releasing the vehicle, and prevents the company from assessing additional storage fees if they fail to provide this statement by the end of the business day. Additionally, the bill gives vehicle owners the right to sue for damages if they are unlawfully towed, with potential recovery of economic and non-economic damages, and allows for the recovery of attorney fees if the plaintiff prevails. The legislation also empowers the State Board of Towing to establish maximum rates for towing services in areas where local jurisdictions have not set their own rates, providing a comprehensive framework for regulating towing practices.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3566