Technology (Digital Government)

This bill creates a public online portal where vehicle owners can track the location and status of their towed or impounded cars without needing to create an account. It requires towing companies and storage facilities to electronically submit detailed information about each towed vehicle, including vehicle details, tow location, fees, and redemption hours, within two hours of the vehicle arriving at storage. The legislation also establishes a standardized schedule of rates for police-ordered towing services, covering different vehicle types and specialized equipment like winching, with a future surcharge for electric vehicles starting in 2029. These changes aim to increase transparency in vehicle impoundment and standardize costs for law enforcement-ordered towing services.