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Int 1036-2026 Bill Committee

The relocation of motor vehicles due to temporary parking restrictions.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; last step: sent to committee on Sep 10, 2026.

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

Official summary

This bill would prohibit a motor vehicle, when being removed by a tow truck due to temporary parking restrictions, from being relocated to a location at a parking meter or where parking, stopping, or standing is prohibited. It would also provide an affirmative defense to owners of relocated vehicles who receive parking tickets within a specified timeframe, and establish an escalating fine structure for violations by licensed tow operators of the bill’s prohibition against improper relocations, subject to certain exceptions.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.