Bill > HB05465

This bill aims to improve the regulation and transparency of towing and storing motor vehicles by establishing a publicly accessible electronic portal to track towed vehicles, updating towing and storage rates, creating a Police-Ordered Towing Council to advise on policies and rates, and outlining procedures for the sale of towed vehicles. It also mandates traffic incident management training for towing professionals, establishes a Towing Advisory Council to modernize auction processes, and revises the consumer bill of rights for towing services. Key provisions include requirements for towing services to submit detailed information about towed vehicles to the electronic portal within strict timeframes, the establishment of specific rates for various types of towing and storage, including a new surcharge for electric vehicles, and enhanced consumer protections regarding notification and the sale of vehicles. The bill also clarifies complaint procedures for police-ordered towing and requires wrecker services to provide advance notice of changes to their internal policies or forms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation Committee (Joint)

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