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A 10511

Relates to free use of subways, buses and trains for uniformed members of the New York national guard with orders for duty

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 20 co-sponsors

Extends free fare on subways, buses, and trains for New York National Guard members in uniform or on duty, matching existing free transit for other benefits.

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Bill Summary · A 10511

Bill Summary: A 10511 (2025-2026) – New York

Title

Relates to free use of subways, buses and trains for uniformed members of the New York National Guard with orders for duty

Objective

To extend and formalize free passage on public transportation (subways, buses, and trains) for members of the New York National Guard who are in uniform or presenting an order for duty, mirroring existing free passage benefits for other forms of tolls and ferries.

Key Provisions

  • Expanded free passage eligibility: The bill updates the relevant statute to ensure that National Guard members in uniform or those presenting an order for duty may ride free on:

    • Public ferries
    • Subways
    • Buses
    • Trains
    • Additionally, the bill continues to cover free passage through toll-gates, tunnels, and over toll-bridges when transporting state or federal property in their charge.

  • Scope of benefit: The free passage applies to the National Guard member in uniform or with an order for duty, and extends to transportation in their charge (i.e., state or federal property under their responsibility).

  • Reference to existing law: The act amends Section 237 of the Military Law (originally added in 1953) to explicitly include subways, buses, and trains within the scope of toll-free and fare-free passage for eligible service members.

  • Effective date: The bill would take effect 30 days after enactment.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Uniformed members of the New York National Guard who have orders for duty or are in uniform, when using public transportation (subways, buses, trains) or crossing toll facilities with state or federal property in their charge.
  • Other stakeholders: Public transit riders, transit authorities, toll facilities (tunnels, bridges, gates), and the general public who rely on the existing free passage framework for uniformed service members.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Status: Introduced March 6, 2026; referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Sponsor alignment: Multiple co-sponsors from both assembly and diverse political backgrounds, indicating broad support for the provision.
  • Effective date: 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Practical Impact

  • Operational impact: Transit agencies and toll facilities would implement/maintain free fare for eligible National Guard members in uniform or with a duty order, aligning with the law’s intent to support military readiness and mobility.
  • Policy consistency: The bill ensures consistency with existing free passage provisions for other forms of conveyance and toll facilities, extending it to mass transit options (subways, buses, trains).

Notes

  • The core change is codifying and clarifying that free passage applies specifically to subways, buses, and trains for National Guard members on duty or in uniform, consistent with prior coverage for ferries and toll facilities.
  • No specified limits (e.g., per trip, per day, or per credential) are stated in the text provided; practical administration would be determined by transit authorities in line with the statute.

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

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