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NY S08926
NY S08926Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to commuter passes on the New York state thruway in the Syracuse area; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual "short distance commuter permits" that allow for free travel between specific interchanges, identified as interchanges 34-A through 39, which are considered a "permit area." The permits are only valid for travel within this designated area, and the Authority may limit their use to peak commuter hours. If an audit shows that offering these permits for free during peak hours causes a significant revenue loss, the Authority can, after a public hearing in the permit area, offer them at a discounted rate based on the cash cost per mile. This provision will take effect 120 days after becoming law and will expire on December 31, 2030, at which point these provisions will be repealed.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8926 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08926&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08926 |
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