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Int 0489-2026-A Bill Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)

Requiring the creation of a centralized online database and notification system for towed vehicles, and to repeal section 20-528 of such code, relating to notification of a towed vehicle to a local police precinct.

Where it stands: Passed the Council on Oct 8, 2026 and is waiting for the Mayor’s signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor (current step)
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill will require the Department of Finance, and any other city agency designated by the mayor, to create and maintain a centralized online database that allows a member of the public to search for information on any vehicle that has been moved or removed from public or private property by a city entity, or licensed private tow operator. This centralized database will replace existing procedures that often frustrate vehicle owners, where individuals must search competing City tow databases, or contact the local police precinct to locate vehicles towed by private operators. Additionally, the centralized database will have functionality to allow vehicle owners to opt-in to a notification system that alerts vehicle owners if their vehicle information is entered into the towing database.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Wed, Jun 10, 2026
    Public hearing: Public Safety
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Public Safety: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Wed, Jun 10, 2026
    Public Safety postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Public Safety: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Public hearing: Public Safety
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Public Safety: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Public Safety: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Public Safety: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Public Safety voted on it.
    Committee on Public Safety: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”

How members voted

City Council · Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Pass
46 yes0 no1 abstain4 absent / excused
Committee on Public Safety · Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · Pass
7 yes0 no0 abstain2 absent / excused