A 8858 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Sets maximum rates that may be charged for the towing and subsequent storage of a motor vehicle

This bill sets maximum rates for towing and storing vehicles in New York State outside New York City. It caps towing fees at $100 for passenger vehicles (under 4,500 lbs) plus tolls, with storage limited to $25 per day for the first three days. Large vehicles (over 4,500 lbs) have tiered rates based on weight, ranging from $125 for lighter trucks to $300 for very heavy vehicles, plus higher storage fees up to $75 daily. The law requires licensed towing operators and prohibits unauthorized fees, while excluding New York City (population over 1 million) and vehicles under pre-existing contracts.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jun 9, 2025 Last action May 11, 2026

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A8858 → A8858A · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to add two new sponsors and include a new enforcement provision. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a penalty clause, which authorizes civil fines of up to $500 for each violation of the towing and storage rate limits.

Scope change

The bill's scope of applicability remains unchanged; it still applies to passenger vehicles and large vehicles as previously defined.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new section establishing a civil penalty of up to $500 for each violation of the maximum towing and storage rates.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect the addition of sponsors WEPRIN and YEGER, and changed the operator description from 'tow truck operator' to 'tow truck company' in one instance.

Adjusted the bill number in the header from 'A8858' to 'A8858--A' to indicate the amended version.

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Amendments

May 11, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8858A

lower

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors