Bill > S04705

This bill completely repeals the congestion pricing program for New York City's central business district, which was previously established by various provisions in state laws. Specifically, the bill eliminates Article 44-C of the vehicle and traffic law, removes references to the central business district tolling program from multiple sections of public authorities law, public officers law, and tax law, and nullifies previous legislative sections related to establishing the tolling program. Congestion pricing was a plan to charge drivers a fee for entering Manhattan's busiest areas during peak hours, with the goal of reducing traffic and generating revenue for public transportation improvements. By repealing these provisions, the bill effectively cancels the implementation of this tolling program, which had been controversial and faced significant public and political debate. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the congestion pricing plan will be stopped before it could be put into practice. These changes impact various legal statutes that were originally designed to create and support the central business district tolling mechanism in New York City.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4705