New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10535 — Establishes a central business district toll exemption during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill exempts tolls during strikes or emergencies affecting transportation services.

This bill prohibits charging tolls in the central business district during strikes, work stoppages, or emergencies that disrupt transportation services for over 24 hours. It aims to relieve commuters during significant disruptions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a worker commuting through the central business district, you won't have to pay tolls during strikes or emergencies.

Summary

Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10535 do?
Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.
Who sponsors S10535?
S10535 is sponsored by Steve Rhoads.
What is the current status of S10535?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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