BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 1722: Tow truck operator comp.
Addressing compensation for tow truck operators for keeping the public roadways clear.
Summary
- Specifies that a person who operates a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner resulting in damages to the public highway is liable for certain vehicle towing-related fees.
- Provides that certain towing-related fees are to be paid to the registered tow truck operator directly by the insured or as a third-party claim under the liability insurance coverage of the insured.
From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1722), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Beth Doglio (D-22)
- Introduced
- February 2, 2023 in the House
- Last action
- January 8, 2024
- Companion bill
- SB 5652
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to compensation for tow truck operators for keeping the public roadways clear;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Beth Doglio (D-22)
4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Transportation.
HB 1722 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1722 (2025–26) Secondary career education
- HB 1722 (2021–22) Broadband deployment
- HB 1722 (2019–20) Local option/vote tabulation
- HB 1722 (2017–18) Wholesale vehicle dealers
- HB 1722 (2015–16) Short-barreled rifles
- HB 1722 (2013–14) Greenhouses/propane, nat gas
- HB 1722 (2011–12) Nursing home safety net
- HB 1722 (2009–10) PERS default provisions