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NY A10037

NY A10037
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.


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Introduced
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of permits to exempt ambulances and fire vehicles from paying tolls on the New York state thruway when engaged in an emergency operation

AI Summary

This bill, amending the public authorities law, requires the New York State Thruway Authority to issue emergency services permits to ambulances and fire vehicles, exempting them from paying tolls when engaged in an emergency operation, which is defined by the vehicle and traffic law. The bill also directs the authority to issue refunds for tolls already paid by these vehicles while their permit applications are pending and mandates the authority to establish rules and regulations for the permit application process, including what documentation is needed to prove an emergency operation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (49)

Chris Eachus (D)* Joe Angelino (R),  Didi Barrett (D),  Anil Beephan Jr. (R),  Sam Berger (D),  Ken Blankenbush (R),  Jake Blumencranz (R),  Karl Brabenec (R),  Ari Brown (R),  Marianne Buttenschon (D),  Patrick Chludzinski (R),  William Colton (D),  Vivian Cook (D),  Brian Cunningham (D),  Manny De Los Santos (D),  Joe DeStefano (R),  Simcha Eichenstein (D),  Jeff Gallahan (R),  Jarett Gandolfo (R),  Eddie Gibbs (D),  Judy Griffin (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Josh Jensen (R),  Anna Kelles (D),  John Lemondes (R),  Dana Levenberg (D),  Nikki Lucas (D),  Jen Lunsford (D),  Donna Lupardo (D),  Brian Maher (R),  Brian Manktelow (R),  Steve Otis (D),  Amy Paulin (D),  Karines Reyes (D),  Angelo Santabarbara (D),  Nader Sayegh (D),  Rebecca Seawright (D),  Maryjane Shimsky (D),  Jo Anne Simon (D),  Matt Simpson (R),  Phil Steck (D),  Al Stirpe (D),  Chris Tague (R),  Al Taylor (D),  Mary Beth Walsh (R),  David Weprin (D),  Jaime Williams (D),  Carrie Woerner (D),  John Zaccaro (D), 

Last Action

referred to corporations, authorities and commissions (on 01/30/2026)

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