Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty…

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Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard

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Latest action May 11, 2026

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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

New York State Senate

Same as A2407, 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.

Cosponsors

Anil Beephan Jr., Brian Cunningham and 12 more on Agora

Republican12
Democratic2

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The sponsor's argument

Why Steve Rhoads says this is needed

Those who serve our country in the armed forces deserve not only our respect, but our gratitude for the sacrifices and risks that they are willing to take to preserve our freedoms. Those actively serving in the military should be entitled to certain benefits that express that grati- tude for their service. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:: New bill. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:: TED. EFFECTIVE DATE:: This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.

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 11, 2026
Held for Consideration in Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
NY Assembly

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