All Roll Calls
Yes: 138 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 2682026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Towing Notice and Ownership Rights Modifications
Sponsored By: Mark A. Strong (Republican)
Signed by Governor
BusinessLiensAdministrative Rulemaking and ProceduresTransportationTowingCommercial Motor Vehicle RegulationDivision of Motor VehiclesReal PropertyNew Rulemaking Authority
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Missing notices protect owners from towing fees
Tow operators must report private-property tows immediately upon arrival at storage and send certified notices within two business days. Missing required notice makes towing liens unenforceable against protected interested parties. Operators cannot collect towing, storage, or impound fees from protected owners or lienholders when timely, proper notice is missing. Owners and lienholders who prove their status can demand immediate, fee-free release when operators cannot prove proper certified notice. These protections cover vehicles, vessels, and outboard motors. When an interested party claims improper notice, the law presumes notice failed unless credible, time-stamped reporting or mailing evidence rebuts that claim.
Towing dispute losers face legal costs
In civil cases about towing-notice rights, courts must award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the winning party. Owners and lienholders who win can recover those costs. Those who lose may have to pay the other side's reasonable legal fees and costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mark A. Strong
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Calvin R. Musselman
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/20/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 24 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 1/30/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026House/ to Governor
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/12/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/3/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/3/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
2/25/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
2/25/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
2/20/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/20/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/20/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
2/18/2026SenateSenate/ committee report favorable
2/18/2026SenateSenate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/18/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/13/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/12/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/11/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/10/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/3/2026
Introduced
1/15/2026