SB1441 Summary

• Establishes mandatory tow rotation lists that law enforcement agencies must maintain and use when authorizing vehicle tows, with towing services selected in order from the rotation list unless the service is unavailable or incapable of handling the specific task.

• Requires towing services on rotation lists to meet strict qualifications including possession of proper licenses, criminal background checks (excluding those convicted of violent crimes, theft, or sexual assault in prior 5 years), liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), and completion of traffic incident management training.

• Prohibits towing operators from operating commercial motor vehicles requiring commercial driver's licenses by operating them under their own power without law enforcement authorization.

• Enhances penalties for soliciting tows at accident scenes to include a fine of $500-$1,000 and driver's license suspension for 3 months (6 months for subsequent violations), with $100 reinstatement fees.

• Adds reinstatement fee of $100 for drivers whose licenses are suspended under Section 11-1431 (solicitation at accident scenes).