S 9499 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to exempting members of the New York state police from tolls associated with entering on or exiting Ward's island

This bill exempts New York State Police officers from paying tolls when driving personal vehicles to enter or exit Ward's Island while performing official duties. It requires officers to apply for this exemption through a process established by the relevant authority, which may ask for necessary information to verify the request. The law will take effect 30 days after being signed into law, allowing time for any needed rules or regulations to be prepared. This change directly affects state police personnel and toll collection operations at Ward's Island.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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