Requiring the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
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 the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles” Read the full text
Public Safety
What it does
This bill would require the creation of a publicly accessible, centralized online database for tracking vehicles towed by the New York Police Department, tow operators licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection or any other City entity, along with a corresponding opt-in notification system to alert vehicle owners if their vehicle information is entered into the database.
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 · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 10, 2026
Committee on Public Safety
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 10, 2026
Committee on Public Safety
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Public Safety committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Oswald J. Feliz · chairChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezJoann AriolaJustin E. SanchezKamillah HanksPhil WongSandy NurseTy Hankerson
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 489
officialInt. No. 489
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialFiscal Impact Statement- City Council
officialCommittee Report 6/10/26
officialHearing Testimony 6/10/26
officialHearing Transcript 6/10/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Inna VernikovFarah N. LouisGale A. BrewerLinda LeeYusef SalaamPhil WongMercedes NarcisseEric DinowitzFrank MoranoVickie PaladinoJoann AriolaDavid M. Carr
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Laid Over by Committee (Jun 10, 2026).