Bill > HB1225

This bill updates Mississippi laws concerning tow trucks and wrecker services to improve record-keeping and notification procedures when vehicles are towed and potentially sold. Key provisions include requiring towing companies to record specific information from anyone requesting a tow, such as their name and contact details, and whether the request came from the vehicle owner, law enforcement, or a property owner. Failure to do so could result in the towing company forfeiting their fees. The bill also revises the notification process before a vehicle is sold, allowing third-party vendors to assist in contacting owners and lienholders, especially when no claims have been made on the vehicle. This aims to streamline the process of selling abandoned vehicles while ensuring proper notification to all parties involved. Additionally, towing companies are required to maintain accurate records for three years detailing towed vehicles and the procedures followed.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1225.xml