BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5635: Tow truck safety

Addressing safety measures for tow truck operators and vehicles.

Summary

Allows tow trucks to operate rear facing blue lights for use only at the scene of an emergency or accident.
Allows tow trucks to use red lights when reentering the roadway from the scene of an emergency or accident for a reasonable distance to reach operating speed.
Requires drivers to reduce speed on high- speed highways to 50 miles per hour or less if unable to move over when approaching an emergency or work zone.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5635), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to safety measures for tow truck operators and vehicles;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5635 (2025–26) Alt. on-site sewage systems · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5635 (2023–24) Victims' rights · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5635 (2019–20) Behav. health professions · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5635 (2017–18) Retail theft · Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2017
SB 5635 (2015–16) Power of attorney · Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2016
SB 5635 (2013–14) Firearm rights restoration · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5635 (2011–12) Surface water right permits · Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2011
SB 5635 (2009–10) Electronic traffic flagging · Did not pass · died in committee