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Subcommittee amends and advances police-initiated towing reforms aimed at clearer rates and insurance reporting
Summary
The subcommittee adopted amendments and passed HB30, clarifying which towing rates State Police adopt, capping light-duty towing rates at 80% of medium-duty rates, and asking for reporting on insurance/payment issues affecting tow companies.
ANNAPOLIS — The Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee adopted amendments to House Bill 30 and reported the bill favorably on Feb. 19, 2026, after staff and witnesses clarified rate-setting and insurance-reporting provisions related to police-initiated towing.
Chair Delegate Robin Lewis said the measure is part of ongoing towing-reform efforts and asked committee staff to walk members through a reprint. Patrick described edits to clarify that the State…
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