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S 5174

Increases the number of licenses for tow truck operators in a city with a population of one million or more

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Expands tow-truck operator licenses in a 1M+ city, increasing licensing capacity in NYC to boost operator availability, shorten response times, and widen service options.

REFERRED TO CITIES 1
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Bill Summary · S 5174

Summary of Bill S 5174

Overview

  • Bill number: S 5174
  • Title: Increases the number of licenses for tow truck operators in a city with a population of one million or more
  • Sponsor: Leroy Comrie (primary)
  • Introduced: February 19, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Cities 1 (procedural committee)
  • Related bill: S 8876 (prior-session)

This bill proposes to increase the number of tow truck operator licenses in a city that has a population of one million or more, which is generally understood to refer to New York City.

What the bill would do

  • Increase the total number of licenses available for tow truck operators within a large city (population ≥ 1,000,000).
  • The bill’s description indicates expanding licensing capacity; specific numerical increases, licensing criteria, application processes, fees, renewal terms, and implementing rules would be detailed in the bill text itself.

Note: The provided information does not include the exact license counts, eligibility criteria, or administrative mechanisms. Those specifics would appear in the bill’s text and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Scope and affected parties

  • Geographic scope: City with population of one million or more (primarily New York City).
  • Affected individuals/entities: Tow truck operators currently licensed or seeking licensure within the affected city.
  • Licensing authority: While not specified in the summary, licensing would be issued by the relevant city authority or department responsible for tow-truck regulation in the large city (the bill text would identify the administering agency).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Committee action: Referred to Cities 1 (a committee within the legislative body that handles municipal and city-related matters).
  • Actions date noted: 2025-02-19 (duplicative entries show the same referral; no additional actions provided in the summary).
  • Next steps if advanced: The committee could hold hearings, amend the bill, and vote to advance it to the floor for full chamber consideration. If passed, it would proceed to the other chamber (e.g., Assembly if this is Senate text, depending on the state’s structure) and then to the governor for signature.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Public-safety and service access: Increasing licenses could expand the pool of tow operators, potentially reducing response times and diversifying service options for residents and businesses.
  • Market effects: More licenses may influence competition, pricing, and service standards within the city’s towing sector.
  • Regulatory burden: The bill could shift regulatory workload for the city’s licensing authority and require updates to administrative rules, inspections, or renewal processes.
  • Fiscal implications: Any cost or savings associated with new licenses would depend on the bill’s specifics (fees, enforcement costs, and any revenue provisions), which are not included in the summary.

Notes

  • The bill’s text would provide detailed provisions, including the exact number of licenses added, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and regulatory requirements.
  • S 8876 is noted as a related bill from a prior session, suggesting ongoing legislative interest in tow-truck licensing policies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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