Utah 2026 General Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 268 — Towing Notice and Ownership Rights Modifications

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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 been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox (Republican) on March 18, 2026.

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 268 authorizes the Department of Transportation to create rules for a specific process, although the bill does not allocate any funds for this purpose or include any additional special clauses. Additionally, the bill clarifies the need to notify all parties with an interest in a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor before removal. This change is important because it ensures that affected individuals are informed and can take action before their property is removed, promoting fairness and transparency in the process.

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02-10 15:25 H.B.
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H None B Other Special Clauses:
None Other Special Clauses:
None 6 Utah Code Sections Affected:
None Utah Code Sections Affected:
8 AMENDS:
H.B.
72-9-603, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 H.B.
268 Enrolled Copy AMENDS:
268 02-10 15:25 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
72-9-603, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2025, Chapter 378 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
(b) except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that has been retrieved by the owner or operator, within two business days of performing the tow truck service under Subsection (1)(a), send a certified letter to the last-known address of each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor obtained from the Motor Vehicle Division or, if the person has actual knowledge of the party's address, to the current address, notifying the party of the:
(b) except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that has been retrieved by the owner or operator, within two business days of performing the tow truck service under Subsection (1)(a), send a certified letter to the last-known address of each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or - 2 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
268 outboard motor obtained from the Motor Vehicle Division or, if the person has actual knowledge of the party's address, to the current address, notifying the party of the:
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(ii) date, time, and location from which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed;
268 (ii) date, time, and location from which the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was removed;
(B) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, unless the vehicle is parked in a marked parking stall or space;
or (C) a marked parking stall or space legally designated for disabled persons;
268 02-10 15:25 (ii) from a location where it is reasonably apparent that the location is not open to parking;
268 Enrolled Copy (B) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, unless the vehicle is parked in a marked parking stall or space;
or (C) a marked parking stall or space legally designated for disabled persons;
(ii) from a location where it is reasonably apparent that the location is not open to parking;
and (B) if there is no clearly defined entrance between one property owner's parcel and another property owner's parcel, at intervals of 40 feet or less along the line dividing the property owner's parcel from the other property owner's parcel.
and - 4 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
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268 (B) if there is no clearly defined entrance between one property owner's parcel and another property owner's parcel, at intervals of 40 feet or less along the line dividing the property owner's parcel from the other property owner's parcel.
268 (iv) Where there is no clearly defined entrance to a parking area from a highway, the property owner shall erect signage as required by this section at intervals of 40 feet or less along any portion of a property line where a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor may enter the parking area.
(iv) Where there is no clearly defined entrance to a parking area from a highway, the property owner shall erect signage as required by this section at intervals of 40 feet or less along any portion of a property line where a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor may enter the parking area.
(A) who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property;
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268 Enrolled Copy (A) who is authorized to park or restricted from parking at the property;
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(A) the name and telephone number of the tow truck motor carrier that the property owner has authorized to patrol the property;
268 02-10 15:25 (A) the name and telephone number of the tow truck motor carrier that the property owner has authorized to patrol the property;
and (B) the [Internet] internet web address "tow.utah.gov".
and - 6 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
(c) If a dispute arises regarding whether a sign required under this section substantially complies with the requirements of this section, the department shall determine - 6 - 02-10 15:25 H.B.
268 (B) the [Internet] internet web address "tow.utah.gov".
268 whether the sign substantially complies.
(c) If a dispute arises regarding whether a sign required under this section substantially complies with the requirements of this section, the department shall determine whether the sign substantially complies.
and (b) the administrative impound fee set in Section 41-6a-1406, if applicable.
and - 7 - H.B.
268 Enrolled Copy (b) the administrative impound fee set in Section 41-6a-1406, if applicable.
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(ii) medical equipment;
268 02-10 15:25 (ii) medical equipment;
[(e)] (f) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an - 8 - 02-10 15:25 H.B.
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268 interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
268 [(e)] (f) Except for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor being held as evidence, upon payment of the towing fee, a tow truck operator, a tow truck motor carrier, or an impound yard shall allow a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i) to enter the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor during normal business hours and remove personal property not attached to the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor.
(i) a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor that are transported in response to:
(i) a tow truck motor carrier may charge for the tow truck service of a vehicle, vessel, - 9 - H.B.
268 Enrolled Copy or outboard motor that are transported in response to:
and - 9 - H.B.
and (C) any other call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal;
268 02-10 15:25 (C) any other call or request where the owner of the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor has not consented to the removal;
(d) set a maximum rate for an administrative fee that a tow truck motor carrier may charge for reporting the information required under Subsection (1)(a)(i) and providing notice of the removal to each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406 (6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as required in Subsection (1)(b);
(d) set a maximum rate for an administrative fee that a tow truck motor carrier may charge for reporting the information required under Subsection (1)(a)(i) and providing notice of the removal to each party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as required in Subsection (1)(b);
(17) An impound yard may not charge a fee for the storage of an impounded vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor if:
(17) An impound yard may not charge a fee for the storage of an impounded vehicle, - 10 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
268 vessel, or outboard motor if:
and (b) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is not being released to a party described in - 10 - 02-10 15:25 H.B.
and (b) the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is not being released to a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i), even if the party satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406.
268 Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a) or an individual described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(7)(f)(i), even if the party satisfies the requirements to release the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor under Section 41-6a-1406.
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(21)(a) Subject to Subsection (21)(b), a tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard that fails to provide timely and proper notice as described in Subsection (1) to an owner or a lien holder of record as required in this section - 11 - H.B.
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268 02-10 15:25 forfeits the right to collect or enforce any towing, storage, or impound fees from the owner or lien holder.
268 Enrolled Copy (21)(a) Subject to Subsection (21)(b), a tow truck operator, tow truck motor carrier, or impound yard that fails to provide timely and proper notice as described in Subsection (1) to an owner or a lien holder of record as required in this section forfeits the right to collect or enforce any towing, storage, or impound fees from the owner or lien holder.
or (B) sent a certified letter to the last-known address of each party with an interest in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (1).
or (B) sent a certified letter to the last-known address of each party with an interest - 12 - Enrolled Copy H.B.
268 in the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor as described in Subsection (1).
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(f) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may adopt rules to implement and clarify the process for an owner or a lien holder to claim release under this Subsection (21).
268 (f) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may adopt rules to implement and clarify the process for an owner or a lien holder to claim release under this Subsection (21).
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The bill enhances protections for owners or lien holders of towed vehicles by making possessory liens unenforceable and allowing vehicle retrieval without fees if proper notice is not provided.

  • 72-9-603

    a possessory lien described in Subsection (13) is unenforceable against a party described in Subsection 41-6a-1406(6)(a). → a possessory lien related to a vehicle that has been towed is not enforceable if required notice was not properly provided to the owner or lien holder.

    This change establishes that liens can't be enforced if towing notice requirements are not met.

  • 72-9-603

    an owner or a lien holder may take possession of a vehicle without paying towing or storage fees if notice was not properly given.

    This addition allows owners or lien holders to recover their vehicle for free if notice procedures are violated.

  • 72-9-603

    If an owner claims notice was not properly provided, a presumption of improper notice is created that can be rebutted by presenting certain evidence.

    This creates a rebuttable presumption to help protect vehicle owners in disputes regarding notice.

  • 72-9-603

    The prevailing party in an action related to lack of notice may be awarded attorney fees.

    This allows for recovery of legal costs for parties who win disputes over notice violations.

  • 72-9-603

    The Department of Transportation is authorized to create rules for the process for an owner or lien holder to make a claim for release of a vehicle.

    This gives the Department of Transportation the authority to establish clear procedural rules for claim processes related to towing.

Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. House/ to Governor

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

  9. House/ received from Senate

  10. Senate/ to House

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

  12. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

  13. Senate/ 3rd reading

  14. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

  15. Senate/ 2nd reading

  16. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

  17. Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  18. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  19. Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Business and Labor Committee]

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  21. Senate/ received from House

  22. House/ to Senate

  23. House/ passed 3rd reading

  24. House/ 3rd reading

  25. House/ 2nd reading

  26. House/ committee report favorable [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  27. House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  28. House Comm - Not Considered [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  29. House/ to standing committee [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]

  30. House/ 1st reading (Introduced)

  31. House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst

  32. House/ received bill from Legislative Research

  33. LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0268

  34. LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0268

  35. LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0268

  36. LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0268

  37. Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed

  38. Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Who sponsors HB 268?
HB 268 is sponsored by Calvin R. Musselman (Republican) and Mark A. Strong (Republican).
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