SB 1426 - This act requires the Department of Transportation to establish procedures to address nonconsensual towing, recovery, and cleanup practices related to the removal of commercial vehicles from roadways, as described in the act. Such procedures shall include a process for the filing and review of complaints against a towing company, factors the Department shall consider in determining whether a charge was fair and reasonable, requirements for information to be included on nonconsensual towing invoices, and disciplinary measures for towing companies found to be in violation of the act.

The Department may establish a "Towing and Recovery Review Board" consisting of seven members, as described in the act. The Board shall assist the Department in reviewing complaints, identifying potential violations, making recommendations to the Department, and approving or rejecting a final determination of the Department.

If the Department or the Board determines there is a genuine dispute as to the reasonableness or amount of fees assessed by a towing company, the company shall release the vehicle and cargo to the owner, operator, or insurer of the vehicle and cargo without the owner paying any portion of the fees assessed.

The act prohibits a towing company from using a per pound method of charging for a nonconsensual tow.

This act is identical to HB 1741 (2026).

TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6034S.01): 304.162