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NY A09825

NY A09825
Requires the Long Island Rail Road, the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, and the New York City Transit Authority establish a no fare program for the transportation of certain active duty, uniform police officers.


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Introduced
04/09/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company and the New York city transit authority establish a no fare program for the transportation of certain active duty, uniform police officers

AI Summary

This bill amends the public authorities law to require the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company and the New York City Transit Authority to establish a no-fare program for the transportation of certain active-duty, uniformed police officers within the metropolitan commuter transportation district. The bill outlines various provisions for the program, such as requiring the officers to register with the railroads, provide information on their working hours and expected train usage, and present law enforcement identification when using the no-fare transportation. The goal of the program is to increase protection and improve safety for the railroads' customers and employees.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 07/15/2024)

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