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HB 67

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY BY PRIVATE TOW COMPANIES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 13 co-sponsors

Delaware law amended to regulate private tow company vehicle removal from property with new consumer protections and operational requirements.

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Bill Summary · HB 67

Legislative bill overview

HB 67 amends Delaware's motor vehicle towing regulations to establish new requirements and protections governing how private tow companies can remove vehicles from private and public property. The bill modifies Title 21 of the Delaware Code to address practices, procedures, and consumer protections in the towing industry.

Why is this important

Towing practices directly affect vehicle owners who may face unexpected removal, storage fees, and retrieval challenges. Clear regulatory standards protect consumers from predatory practices while ensuring legitimate property owners can enforce parking restrictions. This legislation balances the interests of property owners, tow operators, and the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Towing authorization standards - Disputes may arise over what constitutes proper authorization for vehicle removal and whether the bill's requirements adequately protect against wrongful towing
  • Fee structure and transparency - Disagreement over whether fee caps, disclosure requirements, or storage charges are appropriate levels of regulation or burden on tow operators
  • Notice and retrieval procedures - Tensions between making vehicle recovery accessible to owners versus preventing abuse while protecting legitimate business operations and property rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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