New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06734

Introduced
3/11/25  
Refer
3/11/25  

Caption

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

Summary

Bill A06734 proposes the establishment of a cashless tolling amnesty program for individuals, firms, and corporations charged with cashless toll fees for the use of highways, bridges, or tunnels operated by certain public authorities in New York. The amnesty program will apply to tolls incurred between April 23, 2016, and June 29, 2025, allowing participants to pay the original toll amount and have any associated violation fees waived, provided payments are made between August 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on users who may have accrued significant penalties due to cashless tolling systems.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will amend the public authorities law and related statutes to introduce a structured amnesty program, which could significantly reduce the outstanding toll violation fees for many users. This could lead to increased compliance with toll payments and potentially improve revenue collection for the authorities involved. The program is designed to encourage individuals and businesses to settle their toll debts without the added financial strain of penalties, thereby promoting fairness and accessibility in toll payment systems.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A06734 appears to be generally positive, as it addresses concerns about the financial impact of cashless tolling on users. Stakeholders have expressed support for the idea of an amnesty program, viewing it as a necessary step to rectify the challenges faced by those who may have been unaware of toll violations or unable to pay them due to financial constraints. However, there may be some apprehension regarding the potential loss of revenue from waived penalties.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the potential impact on revenue for public authorities due to the waiving of toll violation fees. Some lawmakers or stakeholders may argue that while the amnesty program is beneficial for users, it could lead to a decrease in funds available for infrastructure maintenance and improvements. Additionally, there may be concerns about the fairness of the program, particularly regarding how it addresses the needs of those who have consistently paid their tolls on time versus those who have accrued penalties.

Companion Bills

NY S07278

Same As Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

Previously Filed As

NY S07278

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-five and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-five for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-five.

NY A00304

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five school year, the two thousand twenty-five--two thousand twenty-six school year, and the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY A00351

Provides that for the two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven school year, the two thousand twenty-seven--two thousand twenty-eight school year, and the two thousand twenty-eight--two thousand twenty-nine school year, surplus funds as used in this subdivision shall mean any operating funds in excess of five percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

NY S05781

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

NY A01747

Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand thirty-one.

NY S10043

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage scup to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine.

NY A11281

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

NY S03432

Prevents certain public institutions of higher education from using the scholastic aptitude test and ACT assessment in the admissions process on and after the two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five academic year for New York resident applicants; requires SUNY and CUNY to create a new standardized test by the two thousand twenty-eight--two thousand twenty-nine academic year.

NY S07490

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-six--two thousand twenty-seven.

NY S10046

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel to December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-nine.

Similar Bills

NY S08120

Relates to owner liability for failure of operators to comply with toll collection regulations; requires public authorities to send a notice to owners upon incurring an obligation to pay a toll; provides for the adjudication of such liability and defenses to an allegation of liability; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

NY S09493

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

NY A09070

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

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