HF 454

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/13/2025 02:43 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; prohibiting the commissioner of public safety from
determining insurance requirements for towing vehicles; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [168B.041] INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING VEHICLES.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, "on-hook towing insurance" means liability insurance
for a vehicle or other conveyance while attached or connected to a tow truck.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of public safety or the Minnesota State Patrol must not adopt any
rule, regulation, order, or procedure that requires a towing service to carry a set amount of
on-hook towing insurance for towed vehicles valued at less than $400,000.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from August 1, 2023, and
applies to orders issued on or after that date.
new text end