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NY S06938
NY S06938Allows for paratransit eligible for paratransit eligible individuals who are at least eighty years old, to be required only to present correspondence from a licensed physician, dated within the preceding thirty days, indicating that the paratransit service is still necessary for the individual to make a single application for paratransit services; provides that once approved, such individuals shall be exempt from all certification requirements.
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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to special powers of the metropolitan transportation authority
AI Summary
This bill simplifies the paratransit service application and certification process for individuals who are 80 years of age or older. Currently, paratransit-eligible seniors must go through multiple certification processes to maintain their transportation services. Under this proposed legislation, seniors who are at least 80 years old will only need to submit a single application with a physician's note dated within the past 30 days, confirming that paratransit services are still necessary for their transportation needs. Once approved, these seniors will be permanently exempt from further recertification requirements. Paratransit services are specialized transportation options designed to assist individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges who cannot use standard public transportation, and this bill aims to reduce administrative burden for older adults who rely on these critical transportation services.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6938 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06938&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06938 |
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