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Local law · Int 0545-2024

Increasing maximum charges for towing and storage of motor vehicles

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing maximum charges for towing and storage of motor vehicles

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Justin L. Brannan

Summary

This bill would increase the maximum fees for towing and storage of vehicles in certain circumstances when the towing company is not chosen by the vehicle owner. The bill would also set a higher rate for storage and towing of vehicles registered at a weight of more than 10,000 pounds. The fees would generally be $225 for towing and $40 per day for storage of vehicles that weigh 10,000 pounds or less, and $700 for towing and $250 per day for storage of vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Additional mileage fees would also apply in certain circumstances.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Introduced at the request of the Staten Island Borough President.

From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 7, 2026. About our data

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Cosponsors

Robert F. Holden

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Robert F. Holden

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Mar 7, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  3. Mar 7, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

    NYC Council