Bill > A02344

This bill amends the New York State Public Authorities Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law to provide a toll exemption for disabled veterans who are New York state residents. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who have been certified by the United States Veterans' Administration or Department of Defense as entitled to receive disability payments for a disability incurred during wartime to be exempt from paying tolls on the New York State Thruway. The exemption applies to any New York state resident who meets these specific criteria, ensuring that disabled veterans who served during war periods do not have to pay tolls when using the state's thruway system. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, and state authorities are authorized to prepare the necessary regulations to implement this exemption in advance of the effective date. This legislation represents a gesture of appreciation for veterans who have been disabled during military service by providing them with a financial benefit in the form of toll-free travel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2344