HB22-1314 Summary

• Establishes comprehensive protections for vehicle owners whose vehicles are towed without consent from private property, including documentation requirements, notice procedures, and limitations on towing authorization.

• Requires towing carriers to photograph vehicles before towing, document the reason for the tow, display maximum rates and insurance information, and accept multiple payment methods including cash and major credit cards.

• Permits vehicle owners to retrieve vehicles after paying only 15% of towing fees (not to exceed $60) without a lienholder, and allows retrieval of vehicle contents within 30 days regardless of unpaid fees.

• Prohibits towing carriers from charging storage fees for periods when vehicles were not actually stored, prevents drop fees after vehicles are hooked up, and bans towing solely based on expired registration.

• Establishes penalties for non-compliance including loss of towing fees, authorization for owners to recover attorney fees and damages, and classifies violations as deceptive trade practices.