Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances...
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.
This bill aims to allow ambulances and fire vehicles to receive permits that exempt them from paying tolls on the thruway during emergency operations. This would help emergency responders reach people in urgent situations more quickly by avoiding tolls.
This bill would mainly impact emergency responders by ensuring they can move faster during emergencies. It would also affect the Thruway Authority, which would need to issue these permits.
The bill was introduced on January 8, 2025, and passed both the Assembly and Senate. However, on December 5, 2025, the governor vetoed it. The Assembly tabled the bill after the veto.
