TN HB0972

Creates the "Modernization of Towing, Immobilization, and Oversight Normalization (MOTION) Act of 2025," establishing comprehensive regulations for vehicle towing, booting, and storage in Tennessee

Requires the Department of Revenue to implement a statewide motor vehicle portal by October 1, 2026, providing real-time public access to locate towed vehicles, retrieval requirements, and fee information

Prohibits booting of commercial vehicles with USDOT numbers and restricts booting of other vehicles to commercial parking lots using self-releasing devices, with maximum removal fees capped at $75 plus unpaid parking fees

Mandates local government licensing of booting operators and parking enforcement vendors, requiring a $250,000 surety bond and maintaining public registries of licensed operators

Limits storage fees to 21 days without owner consent unless proper notification is provided, caps release fees at $100, and prohibits towing referral kickbacks between towing companies and property owners/managers