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MD HB30

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Foley

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands police-initiated towing regulations to include light-duty vehicles (10,000 pounds or less), in addition to existing medium-duty and heavy-duty categories

  • Requires the Department of State Police to establish approved rates for light-duty towing based on recommendations from the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution

  • Caps light-duty towing rates at 80% of the maximum approved rates for medium-duty towing and recovery

  • Adds new duties for the Committee to examine and report on insurance matters related to out-of-state registered vehicles and cargo/debris cleanup costs

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Last Action

Referred Judicial Proceedings

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/27/2026
Environment and Transportation1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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