NC H577

Creates the Commercial Motor Vehicle Towing and Recovery Commission within the State Highway Patrol, comprising representatives from law enforcement, the trucking industry, towing professionals, and the Department of Insurance, with 2-year member terms and quarterly meetings

Requires towers to submit towing, storage, and fee schedules when applying for State Highway Patrol or local law enforcement rotation wrecker lists, with 30-day notice required for rate changes; allocates $10,000 in recurring funds for Commission administrative costs beginning fiscal year 2026-2027

Establishes a commercial motor vehicle tower permit system through DMV effective July 1, 2026, requiring criminal background checks (no felonies within 5 years for employees, 10 years for owners), valid commercial driver's license, insurance, accredited training, and compliance with zoning regulations

Prohibits booting of commercial motor vehicles for parking enforcement, making violations a Class 2 misdemeanor effective December 1, 2025

Extends possessory liens to trailers attached to towed commercial motor vehicles effective January 1, 2026, while requiring towers to release personal items (medications, wallets, cell phones, keys, prosthetics) without charge to owners or operators