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S 5034

Prohibits disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll and transit records, with exceptions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits public disclosure of toll, transit, and highway records to protect privacy; permits narrowly defined exceptions for government access or court orders.

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Bill Summary · S 5034

Summary of Bill S 5034 — Prohibits disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll and transit records, with exceptions

Overview

S 5034 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on February 18, 2025 and currently referred to the Codes Committee. The bill’s stated purpose, per its title, is to prohibit the disclosure of toll and transit records associated with highways, bridges, tunnels, and other thoroughfares, with certain exceptions to be defined in the text.

Purpose and Intent

  • Strengthen privacy protections by limiting the release of toll and transit usage records.
  • Ensure that detailed records about individuals’ or organizations’ travel and toll payments are not disclosed publicly without specified permissible exceptions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

  • Prohibition on the disclosure of toll and transit records for highways, bridges, tunnels, and other thoroughfares.
  • Existence of exceptions to disclosure (the exact exceptions would be detailed in the bill’s text; the provided information does not specify them).
  • Likely provisions related to who may access records under the allowed exceptions (e.g., government agencies, court orders, law enforcement, or contractual needs) and under what conditions.

Note: The specific definitions, scope (which records qualify), the exact list of exceptions, procedures for withholding or releasing records, penalties for violations, and any effective date are not provided in the available information. The summary above reflects the title and basic purpose.

Affected Parties

  • Tolling authorities and transit agencies that operate toll facilities and collect usage data.
  • Individuals and businesses whose travel or toll records would be subject to disclosure restrictions.
  • Entities seeking access to toll/transit records (e.g., researchers, journalists, law enforcement, government agencies) who would be subject to the bill’s permitted exceptions and oversight.
  • privacy advocates and policymakers focused on data governance and public records.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 18, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Codes Committee (listed twice in the legislative actions; both indicate referral to Codes on the same date).
  • Related activity: Several related bills exist in prior sessions (see Related Bills) that may influence or be influenced by this measure.

Related Bills

  • A 5975 (prior-session)
  • S 6287 (prior-session)
  • S 2784 (prior-session)
  • S 3271 (prior-session)
  • A 1294 (companion)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Privacy: Enhanced protection for individuals’ travel and toll data; potential reduction in data availability for researchers and journalists.
  • Transparency vs. privacy: Balances the public’s access to records with the need to protect sensitive information.
  • Compliance and enforcement: Agencies would need to adjust records-sharing practices; potential penalties for improper disclosure (details not provided).
  • Data governance: Could influence how transit and toll data are stored, accessed, and shared in contracting relationships.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Review the full bill text to understand the precise definitions, list of exceptions, permissible disclosures, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Monitor committee actions in Codes for public hearings, amendments, and progression toward floor votes.
  • Consider how the bill interacts with existing public-records and privacy laws, as well as any related bills in the legislative package.

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

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