NYC Council Introduction 552

intro.nyc/0552-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Police department tow pound capacity.
Status: Committee Committee on Public Safety
Sponsored by Oswald J. Feliz
Introduced: February 12, 2026

This law would require the Police Department to operate tow pound facilities with sufficient capacity to meet a rate of vehicle towing necessary to deter illegal conduct. The Police Department would also be responsible for issuing public reports on tow facility capacity and the Department’s utilization of vehicle towing in response to violations of traffic laws, rules, and regulations.