Bill > S04694

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law to require the suspension of toll collection on public roads during a state-declared disaster emergency. Specifically, the bill mandates that the New York State Thruway Authority must stop collecting tolls when the governor declares a state of emergency due to a natural or man-made disaster that requires evacuation, as outlined in section twenty-eight of the executive law. This means that during critical emergency situations, such as severe weather events, widespread natural disasters, or significant human-caused emergencies, drivers will be able to use toll roads without paying the usual fees, which could help facilitate faster and more efficient evacuations. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, and the thruway authority is authorized to prepare the necessary rules and regulations to implement this change in advance of the effective date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4694