North Carolina lawmakers filed a new towing reform bill in July 2025 to standardize nonconsensual towing practices statewide after the Gaston County $8,000 tow bill controversy and ongoing HB 199 negotiations, according to WFAE. The bill aims to create uniform fee structures and consumer protections across all 100 counties.
Operator takeaway
Statewide standardization means every operator in the state plays by the same rules — engage with the legislative process now so the fee structure reflects actual operating costs, not political optics.