An Act to Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Removal of Motor Vehicles from Private or Public Property by Private Tow Companies.
It became law on Sep 25, 2025.
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- Became law
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- Latest action
- Sep 25, 2025
What it does
This Act creates a new chapter in Title 21 pertaining to the towing of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator. It makes violations of the chapter an unlawful practice enforceable by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice. The Act creates the following requirements for the towing and storage of vehicles without the consent of the owner or operator: Photographic evidence must be taken to document the unauthorized parking of a vehicle before it may be towed, and written authorization to tow a specific vehicle is required before the vehicle may be towed from a private parking area. Tow companies and storage facilities must publicly display their rates. Towing…
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This bill passed and is now law.
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It is law in Delaware. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.