Bill > S05217

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to establish a half-fare rate program specifically for veterans. The program requires the MTA and its subsidiary corporations to offer reduced fares to veterans who meet certain criteria: they must have served in the United States armed forces, been honorably discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, possess an authorized veteran identification card, and be a resident of New York State at the time of applying for the program. Importantly, the bill stipulates that the MTA cannot fund this program through its own operating or capital budgets; instead, it can only implement the half-fare rate using funds specifically appropriated by the state of New York for this purpose. The bill amends the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision to Section 1266, and it is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5217