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Lawmakers hear bipartisan support for expedited towing‑fee dispute process in SB 258
Summary
The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony from trucking and towing groups supporting SB 258, which would let trucking companies post bond to initiate expedited court review of disputed towing invoices and require release of property within two days of the bond being posted; an amendment removes lienholders from the litigation process and adds notification requirements.
Chair Coonsie opened a second hearing on Senate Bill 258 and heard proponent testimony from the Ohio Trucking Association and towing‑industry groups.
Michael Guastella of the Ohio Trucking Association told the committee that when heavy commercial vehicles are towed after crashes, invoices can reach ‘‘upwards of $50,000 or even higher’’ and that trucking companies often dispute fees but lack a speedy resolution. He said SB 258 (and companion House Bill 403) would allow a trucking company to initiate a civil action to dispute towing charges, require the trucking…
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