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A 8852

Establishes the toll-free overnight hours pilot program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Establishes a toll-free overnight hours pilot to waive tolls for overnight travel, aiming to boost mobility for motorists while testing toll revenue and operations.

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Bill Summary · A 8852

Summary of Bill A 8852 – Establishes the toll-free overnight hours pilot program

Overview

Bill A 8852 proposes to establish a toll-free overnight hours pilot program. The bill is currently in the legislative process, having been referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions on June 9, 2025. The sponsor listed is Angelo Santabarbara (primary).

Main purpose

  • Create a pilot program that waives tolls during overnight hours. The explicit objectives, duration, scope, and participating facilities are not detailed in the information provided, but the core intent is to evaluate toll-free access during overnight periods as a pilot.

Key provisions (as available)

  • Establishment of a toll-free overnight hours pilot program.
  • The specific design elements—such as which toll facilities would participate, what hours qualify as overnight, how long the pilot would run, funding, governance, and evaluation metrics—are not included in the summary provided. The text of the bill would define these elements.

Who would be affected

  • Motorists and commuters who use toll facilities during overnight hours (potentially benefiting from toll-free travel during designated times).
  • Toll authorities, transportation infrastructure agencies, and any entities responsible for toll collection and facility operations, which would implement and oversee the pilot if enacted.
  • Any communities or regions served by participating toll facilities, particularly if overnight travel patterns are altered.

Legislative status and process

  • Introduced: June 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (listed twice in the actions, indicating committee referral as the current stage).
  • Sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (primary).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Transportation mobility: Overnight toll relief could influence travel behavior, congestion patterns, and logistics planning for overnight freight or emergency travel.
  • Revenue and operations: Toll revenue models, maintenance funding, and operational considerations for participating facilities would need to be addressed in the bill and any subsequent amendments.
  • Equity and access: Depending on design, the pilot could raise questions about who benefits, where, and during what hours.

Next steps

  • Review the full bill text and any amendments to understand:
    • which facilities are included,
    • the exact overnight hours and duration of the pilot,
    • funding and fiscal oversight,
    • data collection, reporting requirements, and evaluation criteria.
  • Monitor amendments and floor actions as the bill proceeds through the Legislature.

If you’d like, I can create a version with hypothetical specifics (hours, duration, funding) for illustrative purposes, or tailor the summary once the bill text is available.

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

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