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NY A05384
NY A05384Provides that any one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company by a senior citizen or a person with a disability shall be valid at any time during the day or night.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
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 certain tickets on the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company
AI Summary
This bill amends the public authorities law to ensure that senior citizens and people with disabilities can use their one-way, round trip, or multi-trip tickets on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Commuter Railroad at any time of day or night, without any previous time restrictions. Currently, some transit systems have peak and off-peak pricing or time limitations for discounted tickets, but this legislation would remove those constraints for seniors and individuals with disabilities, making their travel more flexible. The bill will go into effect 30 days after becoming law, which means it will provide immediate travel convenience for these specific passenger groups once implemented. By removing time-based limitations on ticket usage, the bill aims to improve transportation accessibility for senior citizens and people with disabilities who rely on these commuter rail services in New York.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Rebecca Seawright (D)*,
Noah Burroughs (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Daniel Norber (R),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5384 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05384&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05384 |
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