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A 62

Prohibits the imposition and collection of a fare, toll, rental, rate, charge or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Prohibits any tolls or fees for crossing the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, making it toll-free for all users and ending toll funding for its maintenance.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 62

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 62

Overview

Bill A 62, introduced January 8, 2025, would prohibit the imposition and collection of any fare, toll, rental, rate, charge, or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge. The primary sponsor is Stacey Pheffer Amato. The bill is currently referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

What the bill would do

  • Prohibit any charge to use the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge. This includes:
    • Fares, tolls, or any form of charge assessed for crossing
    • Related rental charges or other fees tied to bridge usage
  • The language indicates a blanket prohibition on both the imposition and collection of such charges on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Who/what would be affected

  • Users of the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge (motorists, cyclists, and other bridge users) would no longer be subject to tolls or bridge fees.
  • The agency or authority responsible for operating and maintaining the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge (as defined by state law) would be restricted from imposing or collecting tolls or fees for that bridge.
  • State or local transportation financing plans linked to toll revenues for this bridge would be impacted, potentially affecting maintenance, capital programs, or debt service if toll revenues were expected to fund those needs.

Key provisions and implications (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • No tolls or fees: The core provision would bar future and ongoing charges for crossing the bridge.
  • Scope limited to the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge: Protections apply specifically to this bridge; other bridges or crossings would not automatically be affected.
  • Enforcement and penalties (not specified in the provided summary): Text would typically specify how compliance is monitored and any penalties for violations, if included.

Procedural and timeline context

  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. This indicates the bill is at an early stage and will undergo committee review, potential amendments, and hearings before any floor consideration.
  • Actions logged: The committee referral appears twice in the record provided (likely a duplication in the version content).

Related legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions include A 8743, A 1572, A 798, and A 3107. These references suggest ongoing consideration of tolls/fees on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge across sessions, indicating policy interest in toll-free access to this crossing.

Potential impacts to monitor

  • Transportation revenue: If tolls were previously planned or anticipated as a funding source, funds for maintenance or capital projects could be affected.
  • Equity and access: A toll-free crossing could reduce costs for daily commuters and residents in areas served by the bridge.
  • Fiscal implications for the operating agency: The bill could shift financial responsibility for the bridge’s upkeep to the state or alter the funding mix.

If you’d like, I can summarize how similar bills have progressed in prior sessions or outline expected fiscal and infrastructure financing considerations based on similar toll-free mandates.

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

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