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Senate deadlocks on tow-operator payment bill; critics call language flawed, senators later indefinitely postpone measure
Summary
House Bill 223, which would have required motor vehicle insurance policies to cover reasonable towing, recovery and debris-cleanup costs for commercial tow operators, failed on the floor (24-26) and was then indefinitely postponed by the Senate (39-9). Debate centered on drafting flaws, potential premium impacts and alternative remedies.
Senator Dunwell, the bill’s carrier, introduced House Bill 223 as a measure intended to ensure tow-truck operators receive payment for towing, recovery and debris cleanup after crashes. Dunwell said the bill "provides reasonable costs for the cost of towing, recovery, and cleaning up debris after crashes" and argued tow companies frequently go unpaid…
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