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B 26-0417

Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Trayon White

B 26-0417 - Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025 OverviewBill Number: B 26-0417 Title: Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation and the EnvironmentIntroduce

Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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Bill Summary · B 26-0417

B 26-0417 - Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: B 26-0417
Title: Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025
Status: Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
Introduced: October 06, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025 aims to provide relief to individuals who have accumulated unpaid parking and traffic tickets within the city. The bill's primary goal is to encourage delinquent ticket holders to come forward and resolve their outstanding fines, while also addressing the significant backlog of uncollected revenue for the city.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a 6-month amnesty period during which individuals can pay outstanding parking and traffic tickets at a 50% reduced rate without facing additional penalties or late fees.
  • Allows for the dismissal of tickets that are more than 5 years old, provided the ticket holder pays the reduced fine during the amnesty period.
  • Directs the city's transportation department to develop an online portal and streamlined payment process to facilitate the amnesty program.
  • Requires the city to conduct a public awareness campaign to inform residents about the amnesty program and its benefits.
  • Mandates the transportation department to report on the program's outcomes, including the total revenue collected and the number of tickets resolved.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals with outstanding parking and traffic tickets within the city would be eligible to participate in the amnesty program and resolve their fines at a reduced cost.
  • The city's transportation department and revenue collection agencies would benefit from the increased collection of unpaid fines, which could help address budget shortfalls and fund infrastructure improvements.
  • The general public may see improved traffic flow and parking availability as more individuals come forward to resolve their outstanding tickets.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025 has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment for further consideration. If the committee approves the bill, it will then move to the full city council for a vote. If passed by the council and signed into law by the mayor, the 6-month amnesty period would commence within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

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

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