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NY S03771
NY S03771Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county affected by proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes; does not apply to standard seasonal or holiday adjustments, temporary changes due to routine maintenance and/or temporary changes in response to emergency situations; requires the authority to hold a hearing in each county of a service area that is affected by the proposed change(s) in fares or services, provided that such hearings be limited to o
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes
AI Summary
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to hold public hearings in each county that would be impacted by proposed fare increases, major transportation reductions, or significant service changes. The bill specifically excludes certain types of changes from this hearing requirement, such as standard seasonal adjustments, routine maintenance-related temporary changes, and emergency situation modifications. When hearings are required, the MTA must conduct them in each affected county's service area, with a limitation that only one hearing can be held per calendar day. These provisions are designed to increase transparency and provide local communities with an opportunity to provide input before the MTA makes substantial changes to transportation services or pricing. The bill amends Section 1263 of the public authorities law and will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, giving the MTA time to prepare for the new hearing requirements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3771 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03771&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03771 |
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