An Act to prevent predatory towing fees for police-authorized tows
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to regulate towing fees charged for vehicles towed by police. It requires the Department of Utilities to create a list of approved charges for towing and storage services provided by companies working with state and local police. The goal is to prevent excessively high or predatory fees that could harm individuals and families. This legislation focuses on ensuring transparency and fairness in these types of services.
Key provisions
- The Department of Utilities will establish a list of approved towing charges.
- The list will cover towing and storage fees.
- The fees must be applied to tows authorized by state or local police departments.
- The bill seeks to prevent ‘predatory towing fees’.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners
- Towing companies
- State and local police departments
- The Department of Utilities
Notable changes
- Currently, there may not be standardized or regulated towing fees for police-authorized tows.
- This bill introduces a framework for setting and overseeing these fees.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Emilio Nazario III
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