S 2235 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to towing protections

This bill prohibits towing and storage facilities from charging fees beyond the standard towing and storage costs. It requires facilities to let vehicle owners remove personal belongings without full payment and mandates they accept credit/debit cards (not just cash) for fees. Tow operators must also have card readers in tow vehicles and provide itemized receipts showing current department-defined fees upon payment. These changes directly affect vehicle owners, storage facilities, and towing companies by standardizing fees and payment methods.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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