Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 1753 — Motor vehicles; maximum fees and charges; Corporation Commission duties; fees and charges; rates; storage; data; effective date.

Last action — Placed on General Order

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on March 31, 2025.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

398 added · 524 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1753 adjusts how the maximum fees for towing services are determined in Oklahoma. It specifies that these rates must now be calculated using federal data and mandates an annual update of these rates, changing the agency responsible for this process. This matters because it aims to create a more transparent and standardized system for towing fees, which could help protect consumers from excessive charges. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for thorough documentation and fair evaluation methods for towing services.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO.
Kerbs of the House and Frix of the Senate 9 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to motor vehicles;
Kerbs of the House and Frix of the Senate 5 [ motor vehicles – maximum fees and charges - rate calculations - documentation - hourly rates - federal data - Corporation Commission – notification - amendment - vehicle weight - weekly adjustment of fees - fees and charges for storage - maximum indoor and outdoor storage rates - Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011 - rates for consensual tows - modification of rates - notice and hearing - expert witness - evaluation – recommendations - notice of recommendation - expert witness fees - annual fees - effective date ] BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 952, which relates to rulemaking authority;
modifying certain Corporation Commission duties;
amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 953.1, which relates to maximum fees and charges;
modifying duties of the Corporation Commission;
deleting certain rate calculations;
requiring rates be calculated using certain federal data;
requiring certain annual update;
modifying calculation of certain rates;
modifying responsible agency;
amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 953.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 316, O.S.L.
2023 (47 O.S.
Supp.
2024, Section 953.2), which relates to fees and charges for storage;
modifying duties of the Corporation Commission;
requiring certain rates be calculated using certain federal data;
requiring certain annual update;
modifying calculation of certain rates;
amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 966, which relates to the Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011;
modifying powers and authority of the Corporation Commission;
and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
HB1753 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
2021, Section 952, is amended to read as follows:
Section 952.
A.
Except for the rates established by duties assigned to the Corporation Commission and other provisions as provided for by law, the Department of Public Safety shall have the power and authority necessary to license, supervise, govern and control wrecker vehicles and wrecker or towing services.
B.
The Department of Public Safety shall adopt and prescribe such rules as are necessary to carry out the intent of Section 951 et seq.
of this title.
The rules shall state the requirements for facilities, for storage of vehicles, necessary towing equipment, the records to be kept by operators, liability insurance and insurance covering the vehicle and its contents while in storage in such sum and with such provisions as the Department deems necessary to adequately protect the interests of the public, and such other matters as the Department may prescribe for the protection of the public.
C.
Unless otherwise regulated by the governing body of the political subdivision, the wrecker vehicle used to perform wrecker or towing services requested by a political subdivision of this state for removal of a vehicle from public property for reasons listed in Section 955 of this title shall be from the licensed wrecker or towing service whose location is nearest to the vehicle to be towed.
Requests for service may be alternated or rotated HB1753 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
among all such licensed wrecker or towing services which are located within a reasonable radius of each other.
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In cities of less than fifty thousand (50,000) population, all such licensed wrecker or towing services located near or in the city limits of such cities shall be considered as being equal distance and shall be called on an equal basis as nearly as possible.
The police chief of any municipality and the county sheriff of each county shall keep rotation logs on all requested tows, except where there are insufficient licensed wrecker or towing services available to rotate such services or services are contracted after a competitive bid process.
Rotation logs shall be made available for public inspection upon request.
Any calls made from cell phones or two-way radios by any law enforcement officer or employee of any municipality or county to any wrecker service shall be listed on the rotation or call logs and made available for public inspection.
A wrecker service shall not be removed from rotation without notification to the wrecker operator stating the reason for removal from the rotation log.
All notification for removal from a rotation log shall be mailed to the wrecker service owner at least ten (10) days before removal from the rotation log and shall state the procedure and requirements for reinstatement.
D.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Department and any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state shall not place any wrecker or towing HB1753 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
service upon an official rotation log for the performance of services carried out pursuant to the request of or at the direction of any officer of the Department or municipality, county or political subdivision unless the service meets the following requirements:
1.
Principal business facilities are located within Oklahoma;
2.
Tow trucks are registered and licensed in Oklahoma;
and 3.
Owner is a resident of the State of Oklahoma or the service is an Oklahoma corporation.
In the event a licensed wrecker or towing service is not located within a county, a wrecker or towing service that is located outside of the county or this state and does not meet the above qualifications may be placed on the rotation log for the county or any municipality or political subdivision located within the county.
When performing services at the request of any officer, no operator or wrecker or towing service upon the rotation logs shall charge fees in excess of the maximum rates for services performed within this state, including incorporated and unincorporated areas, as established by the Commission.
E.
The Department shall place a licensed Class AA wrecker service on the Highway Patrol Rotation Log in a highway patrol troop district in which the place of business and the primary storage facility of the wrecker service are located upon written request filed by the wrecker service with the Department.
Upon further HB1753 HFLR Page 4 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
request of the wrecker service, the Commissioner of Public Safety or the Department employee with statewide responsibility for administration of wrecker services may place a wrecker service on the Highway Patrol Rotation Log in a district adjacent to the district in which the place of business and the primary storage facility of the wrecker service are located if the wrecker service is in proximity to and within a reasonable radius of the boundary of the district.
When a wrecker service is placed on the rotation log in a district, the Department shall notify the wrecker service and the troop commander of the district.
F.
The Commissioner of Public Safety or the Department employee with statewide responsibility for administration of wrecker services shall be responsible for establishing geographical areas of rotation within the troop districts and for notifying each wrecker service of the geographical areas of rotation to which the service is assigned.
G.
The Department shall make all rotation logs available for public inspection at the state office and shall make rotation logs for a highway patrol troop district available for public inspection at the district office.
SECTION 2.
AMENDATORY 47 O.S.
The rates established by the Corporation Commission in this section shall determine the nonconsensual tow maximum fees and charges for wrecker or towing services performed in HB1753 HFLR Page 5 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The rates established by the Corporation Commission shall determine the nonconsensual tow maximum fees and charges for wrecker or towing services performed in this state, ENGR.
this state, including incorporated and unincorporated areas, by a wrecker or towing service licensed by the Department of Public Safety when that service appears on the rotation log of the Department or on the rotation log of any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state, and the services performed are at the request or at the direction of any officer of the Department or of a municipality, county, or political subdivision.
H.
No wrecker or towing service in the performance of transporting or storing vehicles or other property towed as a result of a nonconsensual tow shall charge any fee which exceeds the maximum rates established by the Commission this section.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 1 including incorporated and unincorporated areas, by a wrecker or towing service licensed by the Department of Public Safety when that service appears on the rotation log of the Department or on the rotation log of any municipality, county or other political subdivision of this state, and the services performed are at the request or at the direction of any officer of the Department or of a municipality, county, or political subdivision.
No wrecker or towing service in the performance of transporting or storing vehicles or other property towed as a result of a nonconsensual tow shall charge any fee which exceeds the maximum rates established by the Commission.
HB1753 HFLR Page 6 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
ENGR.
2.
H.
B.
NO.
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Hourly rates, as provided in HB1753 HFLR Page 7 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Hourly rates, as provided in ENGR.
subsection E of this section, may be applied in lieu of distance rates.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 3 subsection E of this section, may be applied in lieu of distance rates.
when, due to circumstances beyond the control of the wrecker or towing service, roadway conditions make it impractical to travel via the shortest route, distance HB1753 HFLR Page 8 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
when, due to circumstances beyond the control of the wrecker or towing service, roadway conditions make it impractical to travel via the shortest route, distance ENGR.
rates shall be computed based on the shortest practical route over which the wrecker vehicle and the vehicle it is towing can be moved, which route shall be noted on the bill or invoice, or d.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 4 rates shall be computed based on the shortest practical route over which the wrecker vehicle and the vehicle it is towing can be moved, which route shall be noted on the bill or invoice, or d.
HB1753 HFLR Page 9 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
ENGR.
Rates shall apply for all wrecker or towing services performed that are not otherwise provided for in this section, including, but not limited to, waiting and standby time, but shall not include the first fifteen (15) minutes of service following the hookup of a vehicle when a hookup fee is assessed, as provided in subsection F of this section.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 5 Rates shall apply for all wrecker or towing services performed that are not otherwise provided for in this section, including, but not limited to, waiting and standby time, but shall not include the first fifteen (15) minutes of service following the hookup of a vehicle when a hookup fee is assessed, as provided in subsection F of this section.
The hourly rates established in this subsection shall be calculated using the current daily federal per diem rate maintained by the United States General Services Administration (GSA).
A wrecker or towing service shall maintain sufficient documentation to establish when the hourly rate begins and ends.
As used in this subsection, the daily federal per diem rate shall include the rate for meals and lodging for the locality in which the wrecker and towing service occurs.
The hourly rates established in this subsection shall be modified annually based on the year-to-year percentage change of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.
Rates shall be automatically adjusted annually in accordance with the updated GSA per diem rates for each locality.
The Corporation Commission shall make the calculation for new hourly rates and notify all wreckers and towing services eligible to perform nonconsensual towing services of the new rates.
HB1753 HFLR Page 10 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The rate calculation may be subject to amendment upon application before the ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 6 Commission showing good cause that the calculation was made in error.
New rates, as calculated by the Commission, shall supersede the hourly rates in this subsection starting on November 1, 2026.
GVWR of Wrecker Vehicle Rate Per Rate Per (In pounds) Hour 15 Minutes 8,000 or less $60.00 $15.00 HB1753 HFLR Page 11 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
ENGR.
8,001 to 24,000 $80.00 $20.00 24,001 to 44,000 $120.00 $30.00 44,001 or over $180.00 $45.00 Combination wrecker vehicle with GVWR of 24,000 or over $180.00 $45.00 4.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 7 GVWR of Wrecker Vehicle Rate Per Rate Per (In pounds) Hour 15 Minutes 8,000 or less $60.00 $15.00 8,001 to 24,000 $80.00 $20.00 24,001 to 44,000 $120.00 $30.00 44,001 or over $180.00 $45.00 Combination wrecker vehicle with GVWR of 24,000 or over $180.00 $45.00 4.
When skilled or specialized labor or equipment is required, the wrecker operator’s cost for such skilled or specialized labor or equipment plus a twenty-five percent (25%) gross profit markup to cover overhead costs for such labor will be added to the invoice or freight bill to be collected in addition to all other applicable charges.
When skilled or specialized labor or equipment is required, the wrecker operator's cost for such skilled or specialized labor or equipment plus a twenty-five percent (25%) gross profit markup to cover overhead costs for such labor will be added to the invoice or freight bill to be collected in addition to all other applicable charges.
Rates in this subsection shall apply to the hookup of a vehicle to a wrecker vehicle when such hookup is performed in connection with a wrecker or towing service described in this section.
Rates in this subsection shall apply to the hookup of a vehicle to a wrecker vehicle when such hookup is performed in connection with a wrecker or towing service described in this ENGR.
Such hookup rate shall include the first fifteen (15) minutes of such service, for which there shall be no additional fee charged, but shall not include the use of a dolly or rollback HB1753 HFLR Page 12 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
H.
equipment or a combination wrecker vehicle to accomplish such hookup, for which an additional fee may be charged as provided in subsection G of this section.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 8 section.
Such hookup rate shall include the first fifteen (15) minutes of such service, for which there shall be no additional fee charged, but shall not include the use of a dolly or rollback equipment or a combination wrecker vehicle to accomplish such hookup, for which an additional fee may be charged as provided in subsection G of this section.
the disconnection and reconnection of a towed vehicle's drive line when necessary to prevent mechanical damage to such vehicle, b.
the disconnection and reconnection of a towed vehicle's drive line when necessary to prevent mechanical damage to such vehicle, ENGR.
the removal and replacement of a towed vehicle's axle when necessary to prevent mechanical damage to such vehicle, or HB1753 HFLR Page 13 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
H.
c.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 9 b.
the removal and replacement of a towed vehicle's axle when necessary to prevent mechanical damage to such vehicle, or c.
for vehicles weighing ten thousand (10,000) pounds or less, the rate shall be one times the daily federal per diem rate for each hour of service, with a two (2) hour minimum.
for vehicles weighing twenty-six thousand (26,000) pounds or less, the rate shall be One Hundred Ninety- nine Dollars ($199.00) for each hour of service, with a two (2) hour minimum;
The rate per fifteen-minute increment over the two-hour minimum shall be assessed at one- quarter (1/4) the daily federal per diem rate.
and ENGR.
Winch time shall be two times the daily federal per diem rate for this weight class, and HB1753 HFLR Page 14 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
H.
b.
B.
for vehicles weighing ten thousand one (10,001) pounds or more, the rate shall be two and one-half times the daily federal per diem rate for each hour of service, with a two (2) hour minimum.
NO.
The rate per fifteen- minute increment over the two-hour minimum shall be assessed at one-half (1/2) the daily federal per diem rate.
1753 Page 10 b.
Winch time shall be five times the daily federal per diem rate for this weight class.
for vehicles weighing twenty-six thousand one (26,001) pounds or more, the rate shall be Two Hundred Ninety- nine Dollars ($299.00) for each hour of service, with a two-hour minimum.
The fuel surcharge shall be based on the Department of Energy “weekly retail on-highway diesel prices” for the “Midwest region” using Two Dollars ($2.00) per gallon as the base price with no fees added.
The fuel surcharge shall be based on the Department of Energy "weekly retail on-highway diesel prices" for the "Midwest region" using Two Dollars ($2.00) per gallon as the base price with no fees added.
HB1753 HFLR Page 15 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
When skilled or specialized labor or equipment is required, the cost incurred by the wrecker operator for such skilled or specialized labor or equipment plus an additional twenty-five percent (25%) gross profit markup or gross profit margin shall be allowed to cover overhead costs for such labor and will be added to the invoice or freight bill to be collected in addition to all other applicable charges.
When skilled or specialized labor or equipment is required, the cost incurred by the wrecker operator for such skilled or specialized labor or equipment plus an additional twenty-five percent (25%) gross profit markup or gross profit margin shall be ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 11 allowed to cover overhead costs for such labor and will be added to the invoice or freight bill to be collected in addition to all other applicable charges.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 2.
HB1753 HFLR Page 16 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The rates established by order of the Corporation Commission in this section shall determine the maximum fees and charges for the storage and after-hours release of nonconsensual towed vehicles, including incorporated and unincorporated areas, by a wrecker or towing service licensed by the Department of Public Safety and repair facilities as defined in Section 953 of Title 15 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
The rates established by order of the Corporation Commission shall determine the maximum fees and charges for the storage and after-hours release of nonconsensual towed vehicles, including incorporated and unincorporated areas, by a ENGR.
No wrecker or towing service or repair facilities shall charge any fee for nonconsensual towed vehicles and storage which exceeds the maximum rates established by the Commission this section.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 12 wrecker or towing service licensed by the Department of Public Safety and repair facilities as defined in Section 953 of Title 15 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
No wrecker or towing service or repair facilities shall charge any fee for nonconsensual towed vehicles and storage which exceeds the maximum rates established by the Commission.
HB1753 HFLR Page 17 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
The operator or repair facility is authorized to collect all lawful fees in acceptable forms of payment such as through check, credit card, automated clearing house transfer, or debit card from the owner, lienholder or agent of the towed vehicle or insurer accepting liability for paying the claim for a vehicle or purchasing the vehicle as a total loss vehicle from the registered owner for the performance of any and all such services.
The operator or repair facility is authorized to collect all lawful fees in acceptable forms of payment such as through check, credit card, automated clearing house transfer, or debit card from the owner, lienholder or agent of the towed vehicle or insurer ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 13 accepting liability for paying the claim for a vehicle or purchasing the vehicle as a total loss vehicle from the registered owner for the performance of any and all such services.
Rates may be applied from the time the towed HB1753 HFLR Page 18 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
Rates may be applied from the time the towed vehicle is brought onto the outdoor storage facility premises.
vehicle is brought onto the outdoor storage facility premises.
The hourly rates established in this subsection shall be calculated using the current daily federal per diem rate established by the United States General Services Administration (GSA).
The hourly rates established in this subsection shall be modified annually based on the year-to-year percentage change of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price ENGR.
As used in this subsection, the daily federal per diem rate shall include the rate for meals and lodging for the locality in which the storage occurs.
H.
Rates shall be automatically adjusted annually in accordance with the updated GSA per diem rates for each locality.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 14 Index.
The Corporation Commission shall make the calculation for new hourly rates and notify all wreckers and towing services eligible to perform nonconsensual towing services of the new rates.
The rate calculation may be subject to amendment upon application before the Commission showing good cause that the calculation was made in error.
motorcycle, automobile, or light truck up to 20 feet in length $15.00 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 20 feet in length but less than 30 feet in length $20.00 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and up to 8 feet in width $25.00 HB1753 HFLR Page 19 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
motorcycle, automobile, or light truck up to 20 feet in length $15.00 $23.94 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 20 feet in length but less than 30 feet in length $20.00 $31.92 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and up to 8 feet in width $25.00 $39.90 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and over 8 feet in width $35.00 $55.86 E.
Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and over 8 feet in width $35.00 E.
a.
for vehicles twenty (20) feet or less in length, one- third (1/3) the daily federal per diem rate, and b.
for vehicles twenty-one (21) feet or more in length, two-thirds (2/3) the daily federal per diem rate.
D.
Rates may be applied from the time the towed vehicle is brought into the indoor storage facility premises.
Rates may be applied from the time the towed ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 15 vehicle is brought into the indoor storage facility premises.
motorcycle, automobile, or light truck up to 20 feet in length $25.00 HB1753 HFLR Page 20 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
motorcycle, automobile, or light truck up to 20 feet in length $25.00 $39.90 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 20 feet in length but less than 30 feet in length $30.00 $47.88 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and up to 8 feet in width $35.00 $55.86 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and over 8 feet in width $45.00 $71.82 3.
Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 20 feet in length but less than 30 feet in length $30.00 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and up to 8 feet in width $35.00 Single vehicle or combination of vehicles over 30 feet in length and over 8 feet in width $45.00 a.
For purposes of this subsection, "indoor storage" means the vehicle is kept in an enclosed facility.
for vehicles twenty (20) feet or less in length, two- thirds (2/3) the daily federal per diem rate, and b.
for vehicles twenty-one (21) feet or more in length, one times the daily federal per diem rate.
3.
For purposes of this subsection, “indoor storage” means the vehicle is kept in an enclosed facility.
E.
1.
ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
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“after-hours release rate” shall mean the rate charged for the release of a towed vehicle between the hours of midnight and 8:00 a.m., or between the hours of HB1753 HFLR Page 21 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
"after-hours release rate" shall mean the rate charged for the release of a towed vehicle between the hours of midnight and 8:00 a.m., or between the hours of 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
“national holiday” shall mean New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, George Washington’s Birthday, on the third Monday in February, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and shall further include the Friday before such national holiday which falls on a Saturday and the Monday following such national holiday which falls on a Sunday.
"national holiday" shall mean New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, George Washington's Birthday, on the third Monday in February, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and shall further include the Friday before such national holiday which falls on a Saturday and the Monday following such national holiday which falls on a Sunday.
F.
Fees for which the operator or repair facility is being reimbursed, or having paid to a third party, shall include copies of the invoice or other appropriate documents to substantiate the payment to the third party.
ENGR.
SECTION 4.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 17 Fees for which the operator or repair facility is being reimbursed, or having paid to a third party, shall include copies of the invoice or other appropriate documents to substantiate the payment to the third party.
SECTION 3.
HB1753 HFLR Page 22 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011”.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011".
To establish supervise and enforce wrecker rates established by law for the transportation and storage of motor vehicles removed due to a nonconsensual tow from Oklahoma roads and highways or private property;
To establish, supervise, and enforce wrecker rates for the transportation and storage of motor vehicles removed due to a nonconsensual tow from Oklahoma roads and highways or private property;
and 2.
2.
E.
ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
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The Commission may assess fines or other penalties to any wrecker or towing service for failure to comply with prescribed rates as established by the Commission law, failure to pay a levied assessment or comply with any applicable order of the Commission.
The Commission may assess fines or other penalties to any wrecker or towing service for failure to comply with prescribed rates as established by the Commission, failure to pay a levied assessment or comply with any applicable order of the Commission.
HB1753 HFLR Page 23 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
E.
SECTION 5.
H.
The Corporation Commission shall review the rates wrecker and tow services companies may charge for nonconsensual tows and, if necessary, change the rates, following notice and hearing.
This review shall begin no later than two (2) years following the implementation of new rates resulting from the prior rate review case.
The Commission shall engage an independent expert witness to evaluate the rates who shall provide recommendations to the Commission for rate adjustment by Commission Order.
Notice of such recommendation shall be provided to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, and the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
The cost of the expert witness, as determined by the Commission, shall be added to the assessment of annual fees found in Section 967 of this title.
ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
1753 Page 19 SECTION 4.
8 COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
Passed the House of Representatives the 27th day of March, 2025.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY OVERSIGHT, dated 03/06/2025 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.
4 Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives 7 Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2025.
HB1753 HFLR Page 24 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments.
9 Presiding Officer of the Senate ENGR.
H.
B.
NO.
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Action History

  1. Placed on General Order

  2. Enacting clause stricken

  3. Reported Do Pass as amended Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Aeronautics and Transportation

  5. First Reading

  6. Engrossed, signed, to Senate

  7. Referred for engrossment

  8. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 67 Nays: 21

  9. Title stricken

  10. Amended

  11. Amended by floor substitute

  12. General Order

  13. Authored by Senator Frix (principal Senate author)

  14. CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  15. Emergency removed

  16. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public Safety

  17. Referred to Public Safety

  18. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  19. Authored by Representative Kerbs

  20. First Reading

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Aeronautics & Transportation

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7100
Democrat 1100
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 8201
% of votes cast 73%18%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
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Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Nay
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Nay
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 67 Yea · 21 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4102
Republican 502009
Democrat 13001
Total 6721012
% of votes cast 67%21%0%12%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Alonso-Sandoval — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Pittman — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Lowe (J) — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Nay
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Yea
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Yea
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Not Voting
Cody Maynard Republican Not Voting
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Yea
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Not Voting
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Not Voting
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Nay
Gabe Woolley Republican Nay
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Nay
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Nay
Jay Steagall Republican Nay
Jim Grego Republican Not Voting
Jim Olsen Republican Nay
Jim Shaw Republican Nay
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Yea
Jonathan Wilk Republican Nay
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Not Voting
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Nay
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Nay
Mark Lawson Republican Yea
Mark Lepak Republican Not Voting
Mark Tedford Republican Yea
Max Wolfley Republican Nay
Mike Dobrinski Republican Nay
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Nay
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Yea
Preston Stinson Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Nay
Rick West Republican Nay
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Nay
Scott Fetgatter Republican Yea
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Nay
Stan May Republican Nay
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Not Voting
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Not Voting
Tom Gann Republican Nay
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Yea

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Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs

Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7100
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 9100
% of votes cast 90%10%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Lowe (J) — Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Nay

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