Bill > S02329

This bill requires motor vehicle repair shops in New York City to undergo a more comprehensive review process for transfer or renewal of their certificates of registration, which now includes significant community input. Specifically, the bill mandates that repair shop applicants notify the local community board at least 45 days before filing for a transfer or renewal, using a standardized form that includes detailed information about the business and its ownership. The commissioner must now consider several new factors when evaluating applications, including: the shop's history of violations, parking-related issues, community board complaints, proof of community notification, community board opinions, the shop's impact on local traffic and parking, and other relevant public interest considerations. The bill also expands grounds for potential denial of registration, adding provisions that allow rejection based on multiple parking violations or unresolved code violations. Additionally, the bill creates a new mechanism for community boards to provide formal input on repair shop applications, with a 35-day window to submit their opinions. These changes aim to increase transparency, community engagement, and accountability in the motor vehicle repair shop licensing process in New York City.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2329