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Senate bill tightens tow-truck lien rules after towers report high unpaid rates
Summary
Senator Mike Yakawich sponsored changes to towing lien law aimed at ensuring towers can be reimbursed for cargo and cleanup costs when customers or carriers lack sufficient insurance. Towing representatives testified unpaid bills and disposal costs leave small towers carrying losses.
Senator Mike Yakawich introduced Senate Bill 113 to clarify tow-truck lien and release rules, saying the measure aims to prevent towers from being left unpaid for large, valuable cargo while insurers or brokers remove goods.
"This is bringing in many regards ... the fair and square tow truck bill," Yakawich said, arguing towers do essential, hazardous work and should be reimbursed for services.
Multiple tow-truck operators and the Montana Tow Truck Association testified in support. Scott Wolff, president of the Montana Tow Truck Association and owner of a Missoula towing company, described cases…
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