H.B. 268: Towing Notice and Ownership Rights Modifications

About this bill

Signed by the governor on March 18, 2026. This bill provides certain protections for an owner or lien holder of a towed vehicle if proper notice has not been provided to the owner or lien holder.

• Provides that, for a private-property tow, a possessory lien related to a vehicle that has been towed is not enforceable if required notice was not properly provided to the owner or lien holder
• Allows an owner or a lien holder to take possession of a vehicle without paying towing or storage fees if notice was not properly given
• If an owner claims notice was not properly provided, creates a presumption of improper notice that may be rebutted by presenting, as applicable: time-stamped evidence that notice was properly provided to the Motor Vehicle Division; or evidence that notice was sent via certified mail
• Allows a party prevailing in an action related to lack of notice to be awarded attorney fees
• Authorizes the Department of Transportation to make rules to establish the process for an owner or a lien holder to make a claim for release of a vehicle
• Makes technical changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Mark A. Strong