Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1184: Towing matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1184 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Towing matters. Primary sponsor: Craig Haggard (Republican), Jim Tomes (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Signed by the Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the proceeds from the sale of abandoned vehicles or parts by a city, county, or town shall first be credited against the costs of removal, storage, and disposal of the vehicle incurred by the towing company or storage facility. Allows a towing company responding to a summons for an emergency towing to utilize the shoulder of the roadway as necessary to reach the scene of a disabled motor vehicle. Provides that a commercial private property owner that establishes a tow-away zone must post a tow-away zone sign at the location of the tow-away zone that is at a height of more than five feet and less than seven feet from the ground. Prohibits a towing company from towing a motor vehicle from a tow-away zone if the tow-away zone sign is not at the required height. Provides that a towing company or storage facility shall accept a credit card or debit card as a form of payment. Prohibits a towing company or storage facility from charging a credit card service fee of more than three percent (3%). Establishes requirements for the storage of collateral by collateral recovery agencies. Specifies the time within which a self-service storage facility owner may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Haggard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Jim Tomes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Bob Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Jim Pressel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Alaina Shonkwiler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor
- Public Law 81
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 387: yeas 87, nays 0
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the House with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 238: yeas 48, nays 0
- Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- Amendment #6 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
- Amendment #1 (Brown L) prevailed; voice vote
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