Bill > A05937

This bill amends existing public authorities law to establish a no-fare transportation program for certain active duty, uniformed police officers across multiple transit systems in the New York metropolitan area. Specifically, the legislation requires the New York City Transit Authority to create a program allowing qualified law enforcement officers to ride for free on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad. To participate, officers must be trained and sworn, employed in good standing with active law enforcement responsibilities within the metropolitan commuter transportation district, and must register annually with the transit authorities. The officers will need to provide law enforcement identification when using the no-fare transportation, and the program aims to increase protection and safety for transit customers and employees. The bill allows transit authorities flexibility in implementing the program, including setting registration requirements and verifying officer credentials. The no-fare transportation program will take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law, and the legislation does not prevent the authorities from providing additional no-fare transportation to other categories of police officers, such as those employed by New York City or the transit authorities themselves.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5937