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HB 5148

Vehicles: wreckers; guidelines for towing rates and practices; provide for. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5146'25, HB 5147'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian BeGole and 26 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 5148 is a bill that aims to provide guidelines for towing rates and practices in Michigan. It is tied to two other bills, HB 5146 and HB 5147.Purpose and Intent: The m

bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5148

Overview: HB 5148 is a bill that aims to provide guidelines for towing rates and practices in Michigan. It is tied to two other bills, HB 5146 and HB 5147.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a standardized framework for towing services, ensuring fairness and transparency for vehicle owners. It seeks to address concerns about inconsistent and potentially exploitative towing practices.

Key Provisions:
- Requires towing companies to publicly post their rates and fees for various services
- Mandates that towing companies provide detailed invoices to customers, itemizing all charges
- Prohibits towing companies from charging more than a set maximum rate for certain services
- Establishes a process for vehicle owners to dispute towing charges they believe are unreasonable

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect vehicle owners who require towing services, as well as towing companies operating in Michigan. It aims to protect consumers from excessive or unjustified towing fees, while also providing guidelines for towing businesses.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 5148 was electronically reproduced on October 28, 2025 and is currently in the legislative process. Its progress is tied to the related bills, HB 5146 and HB 5147.

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

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