H 2277 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies

HD 3192 allows cities and towns to set reduced maximum fees for towing vehicles during declared emergencies like snowstorms, natural disasters, or extreme weather events. If adopted, the reduced rate would be half of the normal maximum towing fee charged by the city/town for parking violations ordered by police. This applies only to the portion of the fee collected by the municipality, not the full tow cost, and requires cities to include the reduced rate in contracts with tow service providers. The bill directly affects local governments, residents facing towing during emergencies, and tow companies operating under municipal contracts. It does not change towing fees outside of declared emergency periods.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 24, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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