JEFFERSON CITY – The Senate Interim Task Force on Predatory Towing Practices will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Missouri State Capitol Building, Senate Committee Room 1.

The scope of the task force’s investigation is to analyze towing practices, including predatory practices performed by some of its members; evaluate the response by local governments to combat predatory practices within its jurisdiction; develop strategies to combat predatory towing practices; and advise on creating a coordinated, comprehensive framework to establish and enforce regulatory standards for tow truck operations.

“We are looking forward to hearing additional testimony,” said Sen. Wieland. “I hope we take the information we have received and create a system that will prevent others from falling victim to predatory towing practices.”

Public testimony is welcome and pre-registration is encouraged. To register to testify, please call Lisa Dailey at (573) 751-1492.