Bill > A07554

This bill amends the public authorities law to allow individuals who need paratransit service to use a physician's letter, dated within the past 30 days, as an alternative to in-person recertification. Paratransit is a specialized transportation service for people with disabilities who cannot use standard public transit. Currently, individuals typically must undergo an in-person assessment to continue receiving paratransit services. The new law would permit individuals to submit a letter from a licensed physician confirming their need for paratransit service instead of going through a face-to-face recertification process. The bill also requires the transportation authority to establish rules and regulations about the specific form and content of the physician's correspondence. This change aims to make the recertification process more convenient and accessible for people with disabilities by reducing the burden of in-person assessments while still ensuring that only those who genuinely need the service continue to receive it.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7554