Indiana House Bill 1184
Session 2026
Towing matters.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 4, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1184
State
Indiana
Session
2026
Motion Text
HB 1184 - Haggard
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Summary
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.
Enrolled House Bill (H)
Engrossed House Bill (H)
House Bill (S)
Introduced House Bill (H)
Fiscal Note: HB1184.05.ENRS.FN001
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03/04/2026
Office of the Governor
Signed by the Governor
02/27/2026
Senate
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
02/27/2026
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
02/26/2026
House
House concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 387: yeas 87, nays 0
02/26/2026
House
Signed by the Speaker
02/25/2026
House
Motion to concur filed
02/24/2026
Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 238: yeas 48, nays 0
02/24/2026
Senate
Returned to the House with amendments
02/23/2026
Senate
Amendment #5 (Doriot) prevailed; voice vote
02/23/2026
Senate
Amendment #1 (Brown L) prevailed; voice vote
02/23/2026
Senate
Amendment #2 (Crider) prevailed; voice vote
02/23/2026
Senate
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
02/23/2026
Senate
Amendment #6 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
02/17/2026
Senate
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
02/05/2026
Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
02/03/2026
House
Referred to the Senate
02/02/2026
House
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 173: yeas 80, nays 0
02/02/2026
House
Senate sponsor: Senator Tomes
01/29/2026
House
Second reading: ordered engrossed
01/27/2026
House
Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor
01/27/2026
House
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
01/08/2026
House
Representative Pressel added as coauthor
01/05/2026
House
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
01/05/2026
House
Coauthored by Representative Morris
01/05/2026
House
Authored by Representative Haggard
Sources
IN Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 5, 2026 4:40:35 PM
Record Updated
Mar 5, 2026 5:10:27 PM