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A 2407

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anil Beephan and 14 co-sponsors

Waives all LIRR fares for active U.S. military personnel and active-duty New York National Guard members, reducing travel costs during service.

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Bill Summary · A 2407

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 2407

Overview

Bill A 2407 proposes to establish a no-fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for two groups: individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York National Guard. The measure aims to provide free rail travel to eligible service members, reducing transportation costs during active duty periods.

What the bill would do (based on the title)

  • Waive all fares for travel on the Long Island Rail Road for:
    • Individuals in active military service of the United States
    • Active duty members of the New York National Guard

Provisions to be clarified (not specified in the provided text)

Details such as eligibility verification, eligible travel times, whether the benefit covers all LIRR services (commuter trains, special services, express lines), and any geographic or service restrictions are not included in the summary. Key questions likely to be addressed in the bill’s text or amendments include:
- Documentation and verification (military ID, orders, or DoD forms)
- Scope of coverage (all LIRR lines and stations, peak vs. off-peak, transfers)
- Duration of eligibility (while on active duty, or limited to specific orders)
- Funding source (state appropriation, MTA reimbursement, or another mechanism)
- Administration and enforcement (which agency administers the program, how claims are processed, appeals)
- Sunset or renewal provisions (whether the program is permanent or subject to review)

Affected parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: U.S. active military service members and active duty NY National Guard members.
  • Indirectly affected: Long Island Rail Road (as operator), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the umbrella operator, and state taxpayers (through the fiscal impact).

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Legislative actions: The provided record lists the committee referral twice (likely a duplicate entry in the summary). No floor action or passage is noted at this time.
  • Related bill: A 8009 (from a prior session) may have had a similar purpose or scope.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Jerett Gandolfo
  • Co-sponsors include: John Lemondes, Matthew Simpson, Brian Cunningham, Brian Maher, Eric Brown, Brian Manktelow, Michael Tannousis, Joe DeStefano, Doug Smith, Karl Brabenec, David McDonough, Steve Stern, Anil Beephan Jr., Michael Durso, among others.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal and operational: Implementing a no-fare policy would reduce revenue from LIRR fares and could require new funding arrangements or reimbursements; preservation of service levels and verification processes would be needed.
  • Equity and access: The policy could improve access to transportation for service members during active duty periods.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text once available to confirm eligibility criteria, duration, funding, and administration details.
  • Monitor committee hearings for proposed amendments and clarifications.
  • Consider fiscal analyses or cost estimates related to the proposed no-fare program.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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