Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 184: Georgia Consumer Protection Towing Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 184 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Consumer Protection Towing Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Brian Prince (Democratic), Bill Hitchens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic and property, respectively, so as to establish the "Georgia Consumer Protection Towing Act"; to provide for applicability; to provide for consumer protections for emergency towing, owner requested towing, and private property towing; to provide for estimates and invoices; to provide for notice requirements; to provide for recording; to provide for the release of towed motor vehicles; to provide for fees; to provide for towing company certificate requirements; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Brian Prince | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper