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NY A00574
NY A00574Requires accessible buses to be available within a service area measuring three miles from any bus line of the authority or its subsidiaries.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the transportation law, in relation to the service area for paratransit transportation
AI Summary
This bill amends the transportation law to require that accessible buses be available within a three-mile service area of any bus line operated by a transportation authority or its subsidiaries. The legislation builds upon existing requirements that at least 65% of buses in a transportation system's fleet be accessible to transportation-disabled persons, including individuals using wheelchairs. The bill mandates that all new buses purchased, leased, or brought into service must be accessible to transportation-disabled persons until the 65% accessibility threshold is met. The new provision specifically adds a geographic requirement that these accessible buses must be available within a three-mile radius of any bus line, which aims to ensure broader accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. This change applies to both the transportation authority and its subsidiary bus lines, potentially expanding transportation options for disabled individuals across a wider service area. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, providing transportation authorities time to implement the new service area requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (46)
Jodi Giglio (R)*,
Phil Steck (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Joe Angelino (R),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Dave DiPietro (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Mike Fitzpatrick (R),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Jarett Gandolfo (R),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
John Lemondes (R),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Sam Pirozzolo (R),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jon Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to transportation (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A574 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00574&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00574 |
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