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NY A00034

NY A00034
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
01/08/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
06/05/2025
Passed
12/01/2025
Dead
Vetoed
12/05/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 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 modifies the public authorities law to require the New York State Thruway Authority to issue emergency services permits for ambulances and fire vehicles, allowing them to travel toll-free between interchanges and barriers when engaged in an emergency operation. Under the bill, the authority must also issue refunds for tolls incurred by these emergency vehicles while their permit application is pending. The bill defines key terms by referencing the vehicle and traffic law: "ambulance" and "fire vehicle" are defined by specific sections of that law, and "emergency operation" has a similar statutory definition. The thruway authority will be responsible for establishing rules and regulations that outline the application process for these emergency services permits and determining what documentation will be acceptable to prove that a vehicle was engaged in an emergency operation at the time a toll was incurred. The legislation aims to support emergency services by removing financial barriers during critical response situations and will take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (49)

Chris Eachus (D)*,  Joe Angelino (R),  Didi Barrett (D),  Anil Beephan Jr. (R),  Sam Berger (D),  Ken Blankenbush (R),  Jake Blumencranz (R),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Ari Brown (R),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  Patrick Chludzinski (R),  William Colton (D),  Vivian Cook (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Joe DeStefano (R),  Simcha Eichenstein (D),  Jeff Gallahan (R),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Judy Griffin (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),  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),  David Weprin (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  Carrie Woerner (D),  John Zaccaro (D), 

Last Action

tabled (on 12/05/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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