Substitute for HB 184 would require VIN-based public towing database, shorten notice windows; industry and DOR seek technical fixes
HB 184's substitute would create a public, VIN-based towed-vehicle database, reduce some owner‑notification windows, and remove certain publication requirements; towing companies, rental‑car representatives and the Department of Revenue supported the framework but asked for clarifications on fees, rural access and a proposed one‑year compliance window.
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Chairman Launston presented the substitute to House Bill 184 (LC394999S), saying the measure updates rules governing involuntary towing to align practices with other states and modernize notification and owner‑location procedures. The substitute creates a public towed‑vehicle database where towing and storage operators would enter the vehicle VIN and location information to help owners find their vehicles.
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