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H.R. 7321119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 3, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 7321 bars states from penalizing heavy tow trucks for combined vehicle length when hauling a legally sized disabled rig to the nearest repair shop.
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HR 7321 establishes federal rules preventing states from citing heavy-duty tow trucks for exceeding length limits when the disabled or wrecked vehicle they are hauling was legally sized before the breakdown. States also cannot limit how many vehicles a tow truck carries at once, provided the towed vehicles were legal before the accident. The haul must stay within a single state, and axle weights must remain safe for bridges along the route.
The bill directly affects heavy-duty towing and recovery companies, trucking companies whose disabled vehicles require recovery, and state transportation departments that currently enforce highway length rules.
Tow operators currently face legal exposure when a wrecked commercial truck or trailer exceeds state length limits during transport to a repair facility. Faster and more predictable recovery of disabled vehicles could reduce the duration of highway disruptions following crashes or breakdowns.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.