Tow truck drivers; prohibited acts, employing unregistered tow truck drivers.

Updated the bill header to reflect its final status as an Enrolled Act for the 2026 session, replacing the 'Substitute' and 'Amendment' language.

Adjusted formatting of section references (e.g., changing '§ 46.2-116' to '§ 46.2-116') to match official legislative style.

Added a new section requiring all tow truck drivers to register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, submit fingerprints, and undergo a criminal history record check.

Updated the list of prohibited acts to explicitly forbid operators from requiring individuals to provide unnecessary documents before releasing a towed vehicle.

Established specific eligibility criteria for registration, including disqualifications for individuals convicted of violent crimes or crimes involving tow trucks within the last 15 years.

Created a new prohibition against towing and recovery operators employing tow truck drivers who are not registered with the state department.

Added formal definitions for 'Consumer', 'Department', 'Tow truck driver', and 'Towing and recovery operator' to clarify the scope of the new regulations.