Bill > A01174

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to create a toll exemption for specific groups entering New York City's central business district. The exemption applies to officers and employees of the city of New York, first responders (broadly defined to include police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, correction officers, and dispatchers), licensed physicians and nurses, and individuals entering the central business district specifically for medical treatment. To receive this exemption, applicants must submit an application to the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, which will determine the required information for approval. The bill defines "first responder" expansively to ensure a wide range of essential workers are covered by the toll exemption. The new provision will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, providing relief for these critical workers and patients who need to travel into the city's central business district.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1174