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A 4819

Provides for reimbursement of unused one-way, round trip, or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 7 co-sponsors

Creates a framework to reimburse riders for unused Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North tickets, allowing refunds or credits and affecting how fares are administered.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 4819

Summary of New York A4819

Overview

A4819 is a bill introduced on February 6, 2025, and currently referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee. The measure proposes a program to reimburse taxpayers or consumers for unused tickets purchased for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company. The bill has multiple sponsors and lists several prior-session related bills and a companion Senate bill (S5120).

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide reimbursement for unused transportation tickets purchased for use on LIRR or Metro-North.
  • Address financial loss to commuters who paid for tickets but did not use them, improving consumer protection and potentially reducing waste or perceived inequities in ticketing.

Key Provisions (as suggested by the title; full text would specify details)

  • Establish a reimbursement framework for unused tickets, including one-way, round-trip, and multi-trip tickets.
  • Define eligible ticket types and the conditions under which a refund or credit would be issued.
  • Set procedures for how reimbursements are requested, including required documentation or proof of purchase.
  • Outline the entity responsible for administering reimbursements (likely the issuing railroad or a state/agency designate) and any related administrative rules.
  • Include timelines for processing reimbursements and any limitations or caps on refunds.
  • Potentially address payment methods, appeal processes, and any expiration or grace period for eligibility.

Affected Parties

  • Commuters and fare purchasers who hold unused LIRR or Metro-North tickets.
  • The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North (as ticket issuers and administrators of refunds).
  • State or municipal authorities overseeing public transportation fare policies.
  • Ancillary stakeholders in fare administration and consumer protection.

Implementation and Timelines

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Legislative status: Referred to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee.
  • Related bills: A number of prior-session measures (A 7385, A 8806, A 6697, A 4902, A 10068, A 1268) and a companion Senate bill (S 5120) are listed, indicating ongoing interest in a similar policy across sessions.

Legislative Status and Related Bills

  • Primary sponsor: Eric Brown. Other cosponsors include Brian Maher, Jerett Gandolfo, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, David McDonough, Michael Durso, and Matthew Slater.
  • Related/companion: S 5120 (companion). Several prior-session related bills are noted (A 7385, A 8806, A 6697, A 4902, A 10068, A 1268).

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Benefits: Financial relief for riders who bought unused tickets; potential increases in consumer trust and satisfaction.
  • Costs/Challenges: Administrative costs to process refunds; need robust verification to prevent fraud; budgetary impact on the administering agency; potential for increased ticket purchases if refunds are perceived as advantageous.
  • Implementation details (verification requirements, eligibility windows, and funding) are to be established in the final text of the bill.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor committee hearings for specifics on eligibility criteria, reimbursement procedures, funding sources, and timelines.
  • Review the bill text and any amendments to understand exact rights, limits, and administration responsibilities once available.

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

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