Bill > S08120

This bill, known as the "Toll Payer Protection Act," introduces comprehensive reforms to how public authorities handle toll collection and owner liability for unpaid tolls. The bill establishes a detailed three-tiered notice system where owners receive progressively more serious notifications about unpaid tolls, with each notice providing specific information including date, time, location, license plate number, and total amount due. Owners will have 30 days to pay or appeal each notice, with escalating penalties for non-payment: the first notice has no additional fee, the second notice may include a $5 penalty, and the third notice can include a penalty of $25 or twice the evaded toll, whichever is greater. The bill also provides several valid defenses for owners, such as vehicle theft, unauthorized use, or leasing the vehicle to another party. Additionally, the legislation mandates that public authorities establish clear appeal procedures, protect owner privacy, limit debt collection practices, offer installment payment plans, and submit annual detailed reports about their toll collection systems. The goal is to create more transparency, fairness, and consumer protections in toll collection processes, ensuring owners receive adequate notice and have reasonable opportunities to address potential toll obligations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8120