Relating to towing motor vehicles.

SB 1036 limits towing companies' authority to tow vehicles without proper authorization and adds new requirements for their operations. It requires towing companies to take a photo of a vehicle before towing (showing its parked position), maintain records for two years, and get written permission from property owners before towing from parking facilities. The law also prohibits towing without clear signage, restricts where towing vehicles can park while monitoring facilities (at least 1,000 feet away), and bans unfair fees or demands that owners waive rights to dispute charges. This law directly affects towing companies, property managers, and vehicle owners in Oregon, with the changes taking effect January 1, 2026.