TOWING SVCS. OVERSIGHT & ADVISORY BOARD

HB 577 creates a 12-member "Towing Services Oversight and Advisory Board" within New Mexico's Department of Transportation. The board, with members representing each of the state's six transportation districts, will review towing service policies, handle citizen complaints, mediate disputes, audit compliance with regulations, and submit quarterly reports to the Department. This bill directly affects licensed towing companies, the Department of Transportation, and residents who use towing services by establishing formal oversight mechanisms. The board's duties and structure become effective July 1, 2025, with initial appointments due by January 2026.