Loading chat...
MI HB5148
Bill
Status
10/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samantha Steckloff
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to change terminology from "wrecker, recovery, or towing service" to "wrecker, recovery, or towing agency" throughout relevant sections
-
Maintains existing prohibition on local governments requiring towing agencies to pay fees for responding to impounds, accidents, disabled vehicles, or abandoned vehicles
-
Continues ban on local governments accepting payments, commissions, or portions of towing fees in exchange for securing business for towing agencies
-
Adds a new civil fine provision for violations of section 283, with fines up to $1,000.00
-
Bill is contingent on passage of companion legislation (Senate Bill No. S00265'25 or HB 5146, and Senate Bill No. S03417'25 or HB 5147)
Legislative Description
Vehicles: wreckers; guidelines for towing rates and practices; provide for. Amends secs. 676d & 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.676d & 257.907). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5146'25, HB 5147'25
Vehicles: wreckers
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/28/2025
10/29/2025