2019 Senate Bill 173 / 2020 Public Act 141

Ban government taking a cut of tow truck fees

Introduced in the Senate

March 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To prohibit a local government from accepting a commission or a cut of vehicle tow-truck (wrecker) recovery or towing service fees from a towing service in exchange for steering business to that company; and ban towing services from offering this.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

April 16, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 23, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 23, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

June 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2020

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To prohibit a local government from accepting a commission or a cut of vehicle tow-truck (wrecker) recovery or towing service fees from a towing service in exchange for steering business to that company; and ban towing services from offering this.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 8, 2020