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HB 1492-FN

(New Title) relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways and relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement.

Filed 2026 · Passed, awaiting the governor · Transportation · Transportation and Highways

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StatusSENATE
In the HouseNONCONCURRED REQUEST CONFERENCE
In the SenateREFUSED TO ACCEDE TO REQUEST
Introduced1/7/2026
Floor date3/26/2026
LSR number2310
Local government impactno
Committee codeH34

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Where it stands

House: NONCONCURRED REQUEST CONFERENCE · Senate: REFUSED TO ACCEDE TO REQUEST

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Sponsors

Leishman, Peter(D) Hills 33, Cloutier, John(D) Sull 6
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.

What happened

Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.

Votes

Roll call tallies and individual votes from the General Court roll call files. Presiding, excused and absent are shown separately: one member presides over each House roll call and does not vote except to break a tie.

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0662h

February 19, 2026 · House · 256–84, adopted

Decided on a division vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass

March 26, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1764s

May 7, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1764s and Requests CofC (Reps. T. Walsh, Weyler)

May 14, 2026 · House · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Sen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference

May 21, 2026 · Senate · None–None, adopted

Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.

Committee reports

Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.

Majority — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT

Rep. Seth Miller

Following an accident, our constituents find themsleves forced into a contract with a private party, unable to negotiate on the rates charged to have their vehicle towed. Rather than providing flexibility and support to owners in the aftermath of what is almost certainly a terrible experience we are currently, as a state, shamefully compounding those challenges. This bill provides and enforces key protections, helping to reduce that burden. Specifically, it requires tow operators to clearly disclose the right to appeal the fees, extends the period for appeal from 15 to 30 days, and allows appeals to be filed without first paying the impound fee. It also prohibits the suspension of a license for failure to pay that debt. Finally, it requires transparency around what the fees charged should be. Vote 10-6.

Minority — INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

Rep. Ted Gorski

This bill makes notifications to the process of towing vehicles from public highways. The minority had several issues with this bill. First, this bill has four amendments which is an indication that the bill is flawed in many ways. Secondly, one of the amendments removes the ability for the DMV to suspend an individual’s drivers license due to not paying a towing debt. In previous testimony, towing companies have stated that this is their option when trying to collect a towing debt. The minority believes removing this option is a bridge too far in the bill.

Hearings and recordings

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