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A 2288

Prohibits any licensee who maintains, conducts or operates a parking lot or garage from increasing its schedule of rates by greater than ten percent over a twelve month period

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits parking lot/garage licensees from raising rates by more than 10% over a 12-month period, giving drivers predictable prices and curbing steep rate spikes.

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Bill Summary · A 2288

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2288 (2025)

Overview

A 2288 would prohibit any licensee that operates a parking lot or garage from increasing its schedule of rates by more than 10 percent over a 12-month period. The bill is currently in the committee stage, with a referral to the Cities committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To limit sudden or steep rate increases for parking facilities by capping year-over-year or rolling-12-month rate increases at 10%.
  • Aims to provide predictability for drivers and curb price volatility in parking services.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition: No licensee who maintains, conducts, or operates a parking lot or garage may increase its schedule of rates by more than 10 percent over a 12-month period.
  • Coverage: Applies to licensees operating parking lots or garages; the term “schedule of rates” refers to the set rates posted or charged for parking services.
  • Enforcement details: The text provided does not specify enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or exemptions (e.g., for maintenance, safety upgrades, or promotional pricing). These would be clarified in the full statutory language if enacted.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Parking lot and garage operators/licensees.
  • Indirect: Parking customers and drivers who rely on predictable pricing; local governments that regulate or oversee parking operations may be involved in enforcement or oversight if enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: January 16, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Cities committee (two identical entries on 2025-01-16).
  • Related actions: A 9432 is listed as a prior-session related bill, suggesting a similar or predecessor proposal.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal.

Related Legislation

  • A 9432 (prior-session): Indicated as a related bill, potentially sharing similar scope or provisions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Economic: Could reduce revenue flexibility for parking operators and influence parking supply decisions; may affect operating margins and investments in facility improvements or maintenance.
  • Consumer protection: Provides predictability for consumers regarding parking costs and reduces rate shock.
  • Operational clarity: The absence of defined enforcement mechanisms or exemptions in the summary raises questions about how rates would be calculated and what counts toward a 12-month period; clarification in the bill text would be essential.
  • Local implementation: Given the committee referral to Cities, the bill may involve municipal regulatory authority or impact local parking governance.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided. The full bill text would clarify definitions, enforcement, exemptions, and exact regulatory scope.

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

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