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NY A06136

NY A06136
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.

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Introduced
04/03/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
05/16/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of permits to exempt ambulances and fire vehicles from paying tolls on the New York state thruway when engaged in an emergency operation

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to require the New York State Thruway Authority to issue emergency services permits to ambulances and fire vehicles, which would allow them to travel on the Thruway at no charge when engaged in an emergency operation. The bill also authorizes the Thruway Authority to issue refunds for any tolls incurred by such vehicles while their permit applications are pending. The terms "ambulance", "fire vehicle", and "emergency operation" are defined by reference to the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (53)

Chris Eachus (D)*,  Joe Angelino (R),  Juan Ardila (D),  Jeffrion Aubry (D),  Didi Barrett (D),  Anil Beephan Jr. (R),  Scott Bendett (R),  Sam Berger (D),  Ken Blankenbush (R),  Jake Blumencranz (R),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  William Colton (D),  Vivian Cook (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Joe DeStefano (R),  Simcha Eichenstein (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Jeff Gallahan (R),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Joe Giglio (R),  Aileen Gunther (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Josh Jensen (R),  Anna Kelles (D),  John Lemondes (R),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Brian Maher (R),  Brian Manktelow (R),  John McDonald (D),  John McGowan (R),  Mike Norris (R),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Angelo Santabarbara (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Matt Simpson (R),  Phil Steck (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Chris Tague (R),  Al Taylor (D),  Mary Beth Walsh (R),  Jaime Williams (D),  Carrie Woerner (D),  John Zaccaro (D), 

Last Action

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS (on 05/16/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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