MI HB6062

Establishes comprehensive licensing and regulation of towing agencies through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, requiring annual registration and compliance with service standards for damaged or disabled vehicle towing.

Creates Chapter IIA governing damaged or disabled vehicle towing, requiring towing agencies to provide written disclosures of business information, storage location, and all fees before towing; prohibits waivers of liability and requires itemized invoices upon demand.

Modifies abandoned vehicle procedures by reducing notification timelines from 7 days to 3 business days for Secretary of State to notify owners, establishing vehicle release requirements within 30 minutes during business hours, and restricting towing agency fees and practices.

Establishes private tow-away zone requirements including mandatory signage (18" x 24" minimum), posting towing agency contact information, vehicle storage location restrictions (not more than 25 miles away), and written contracts between property owners and towing agencies.

Prohibits improper solicitation at accident scenes, restricts interception fees paid by municipalities to towing agencies, provides remedies for violations including civil infractions (up to $1,000 fine) and misdemeanors, and requires towing agencies to accept multiple payment methods and maintain 5-year records.