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MA H 3516

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An Act to prevent predatory towing fees for police-authorized tows

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 3516 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3516 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 3516 about?

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3516) of Emilio Nazario III that the Department of Utilities establish a list of approved charges for towing and storage services provided by towing companies contracted by state or local police departments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Who sponsors MA H 3516?

Michael P. Kushmerek is the primary sponsor of MA H 3516, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3516) of Emilio Nazario III that the Department of Utilities establish a list of approved charges for towing and storage services provided by towing companies contracted by state or local police departments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

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Latest action
2026-03-23 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Michael P. Kushmerekprimary
  • Emilio Nazario IIIcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-23

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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  2. 2025-12-04

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-08-04

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  4. 2025-04-30

    Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3516

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