Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles for toll exemptions

Latest action May 5, 2026

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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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A10037, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Public Authorities Law.

Committee

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · New York State Senate, Transportation · New York State Assembly, Transportation · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation requires the thruway authority to issue emergency services permits to ambulance and fire vehicles, which would exempt such vehicles from paying tolls while engaged in an emergency operation.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Cosponsors

Al Taylor, Albert A. Stirpe and 50 more on Agora

Democratic35
Republican17

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Leroy Comrie says this is needed

The New York State Thruway Authority currently issues emergency services permits to fire vehicles which exempt such vehicles from paying tolls while they are engaged in an emergency operation. This is a great idea, however, this exemption is not currently automatically given to ambu- lances. EMS agencies are currently allowed to apply for reimbursement for toll expenses, but the process is often complicated, lengthy, and costly, leading many agencies to the conclusion that it is not worth it to apply for reimbursement. Because of the costs associated with tolls, some EMS agencies find ways to avoid the thruway, which increases response times. No New Yorker's life should be put at risk because an emergency services vehicle is unable to reach them in time because of tolls. Requiring such an exemption would save our EMS agencies money while they are in the proc- ess of saving lives. PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2023-24 A6136-B: Passed Assembly, S6645-B: Referred to Transportation 2025 A34: Passed Assembly, S31: Passed Senate (Vetoed)

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 30, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 23, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate

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