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LC 3373

Generally revise tow truck laws

2025 Regular Session

Aims to generally revise tow-truck laws to standardize licensing, safety rules, and consumer protections, affecting operators, property managers, and vehicle owners.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3373

Summary of Bill LC 3373 – Generally revise tow truck laws

Overview

LC 3373 is a bill proposed to generally revise tow truck laws. Based on the title, the legislation would aim to update and potentially standardize regulatory provisions governing tow truck operations. The specific text of the bill is not provided in the available information, so the precise changes cannot be enumerated here. The bill falls under the motor vehicles and transportation subject areas.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: December 14, 2024
  • Legislative Action: Draft Died in Process on December 27, 2025 (noted as 2025-05-27 in the action log)
  • Current status: Draft died in process, meaning it did not advance to a committee or become law in its current form

What the bill would address (as a general scope from the title)

Because the full text is not provided, the following are typical areas a “generally revise tow truck laws” bill might cover. The actual LC 3373 provisions may differ:
- Licensing and certification requirements for tow truck operators and businesses
- Standards for tow truck equipment, safety practices, and driver qualifications
- Rates, fees, and billing practices for towing services
- Consumer protections related to towing, storage fees, and release of vehicles
- Local government roles and coordination with state regulation (e.g., enforcement, reporting)
- Penalties or enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance
- Training, discipline, and continuing education requirements
- Procedures for dispute resolution or consumer complaints
- Data reporting and recordkeeping requirements

Note: The above items are common components of tow-truck regulatory reform measures and are not confirmed specific provisions of LC 3373.

Who would be affected

  • Tow truck operators and towing companies: licensing, rates, safety and operational standards, and potential compliance costs
  • Property owners and property managers: interactions with towing services, storage fees, and notice requirements
  • Consumers and vehicle owners: protections around charges, timing, and vehicle release
  • Law enforcement and regulatory agencies: enforcement of updated standards and reporting
  • Local governments: potential changes in authority or coordination with state standards

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • With the status listed as “Draft Died in Process,” the bill did not proceed to a floor vote or committee action in its current form.
  • If reintroduced, a new drafter and bill number would likely be assigned, and it would again follow the standard path: committee hearings, possible amendments, and votes in the chamber of origin before moving to the other chamber.
  • Interested readers should monitor the official legislative website for the text, amendments, and status updates if the bill is reintroduced in a future session.

Notes for readers

  • The exact provisions, fiscal impact, and effective dates for LC 3373 are not available in the provided data. For precise language and impact, obtain the bill text from the sponsor or the official legislative repository, and check whether a reintroduction occurs in a later session.

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

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