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Yes: 107 • No: 12
ArkansasHB20012025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY REFORM AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 2025; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS TOWING AND RECOVERY BOARD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Sponsored By: Kim Hammer (Republican), Stetson Painter (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Owners can reclaim property before full payment
Owners or authorized representatives can recover cargo for a release fee capped at 20% of the towing-and-storage bill. For eligible personal-vehicle contents, the cap is 5%; this does not release the vehicle itself. The fee counts toward the bill, and the owner or representative must assure future payment of the full bill. Whoever retrieves the property must be insured and liable for damage caused at the towing company's location. The company can still collect the balance or take steps to secure its lien. The contents rule does not cover items already excluded under Arkansas Code § 27-50-1208(a)(2)(B).
Clear release rights after police-ordered towing
After a police-initiated tow, the company must immediately release the vehicle and cargo when fees are undisputed and the invoice is paid. During a genuine dispute over whether fees are reasonable, it must immediately release cargo after receiving the required papers. Cargo owners other than the transportation company must provide proof of ownership. For its own cargo, the transportation company can provide an insurer's letter listing coverage, claim number, policy number, and policy limits. If insurance cannot cover cleanup, it can instead provide a signed company guarantee; the towing company can still lawfully collect the balance.
Towing bills must explain complaint rights
Beginning July 1, 2025, towing and storage companies must prominently print a bold complaint notice at every towing invoice's bottom. It must explain that people who suffer damage or overcharges can complain to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. The notice must use the board's provided or modified form and include 501-682-3801 and www.artowing.arkansas.gov. This requirement does not lower charges or guarantee compensation.
Towing rules cover more work and cargo
Cargo includes goods and materials carried by motor carriers, plus pallets, containers, load-securing systems, and other packing. The definition uses the federal motor-carrier rule in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 as it existed January 1, 2025. Towing services cover towing, recovery, transport, repossession, storage, and seeking customers for towing services. They also cover necessary labor, services, and equipment for on-road or off-road recovery and cleanup actually performed by the towing business.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kim Hammer
Republican • Senate
Stetson Painter
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Senate Vote - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:52:14 AM
Yes: 29 • No: 3 • Other: 3
House vote • 4/10/2025
House Vote - Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:20:34 PM
Yes: 78 • No: 9 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Notification that HB2001 is now Act 932
4/21/2025HouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
4/16/2025HouseTO BE ENROLLED
4/16/2025HouseReturned from the Senate as passed.
4/16/2025HouseReturned to the House as passed.
4/16/2025SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
4/16/2025SenateRead the third time and passed.
4/16/2025SenateReturned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do Pass
4/14/2025SenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to TRANSPORTATION, TECHNOLOGY & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - SENATE
4/10/2025SenateReceived from the House.
4/10/2025SenateEMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
4/10/2025HouseRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
4/10/2025HouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
4/9/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
4/7/2025HouseFiled
4/7/2025House
Bill Text
HB2001 - Introduced
4/7/2025
Act Version
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