Requiring towing companies to remove debris from the scene of an accident.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring towing companies to remove debris from the scene of an accident” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would require any towing company removing a vehicle from the scene of an accident to clean up any debris deposited upon the roadway by the damaged vehicle. The bill would also prohibit any towing company removing a vehicle from the scene of an accident at the direction of the Police Department pursuant to the Directed Accident Response Program (DARP) from charging for such cleanup, unless authorized by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 28, 2024
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 218
officialInt. No. 218
officialFebruary 28, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-28-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - February 28, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Robert F. HoldenJames F. GennaroLincoln RestlerChris BanksKamillah HanksMercedes NarcisseOswald J. FelizJennifer GutiérrezCrystal HudsonJoann AriolaVickie PaladinoInna VernikovKristy Marmorato
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).