Illinois law empowers officials to crack down on predatory towing

Published August 13, 2025 12:20pm ET



(The Center Square) – Beginning Jan. 1, a new Illinois law cracks down on predatory towing by letting the Illinois Commerce Commission impound unregistered trucks and suspend plates tied to unpaid fines. 

Senate Bill 2040 passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 1.  

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