HB 3566
Modifies laws related to towing.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill makes changes to Oregon’s towing laws to protect vehicle owners. It requires towing companies to provide exact change when paid with cash on the same day, allows payment with credit cards and other methods, and permits vehicle owners to retrieve their personal property from a towed vehicle. The bill also mandates detailed receipts and allows vehicle owners to recover damages from unlawful towing practices.
Key provisions
- Towing companies must provide exact change in cash on the same day of payment.
- Vehicle owners can pay for towing and storage with credit cards and other payment methods.
- Vehicle owners can retrieve their personal property from a towed vehicle, even if it’s not an emergency.
- Towing companies must provide itemized receipts with details.
- Vehicle owners can recover damages from unlawful towing.
- Tow vehicles must be parked 1,000 feet from parking facilities unless consent is given.
- Towing companies must disclose prices and payment methods in writing.
- Towing companies must provide a detailed statement of charges to the owner or insurance company.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Towing Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Parking Facility Operators
- Motor Vehicle Road Service Companies
Notable changes
- Requires cash transactions to be settled on the same day.
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Primary sponsor
Rep Neron
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