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HB 1492 (2026)

Protect drivers from penalties over commercial towing and impoundment fees

This bill is still active.

Last updated 2026-03-18 4:48 pm
Summary:

Authorizes the Department of Safety to oversee and set maximum fees for towing from state highways and establishes an administrative appeals process for disputed charges.

The House rewrote the bill. The new bill extends the time period for a vehicle owner to appeal the reasonableness of towing and impoundment, requires that invoices to clearly indicate the process for appealing, and prohibits the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) from suspending a person's license or driving privileges based on their failure to pay a debt related to a commercial entity's towing or storage of a vehicle.

Bill Sponsor:
Peter R. Leishman
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Status:
HOUSE
Public Hearing Date:
01/20/2026 11:20 am
Public Hearing Location:
GP Room 234
House Voting Date:
02/19/2026
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