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A 7316

Relates to the Fair Fares act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica González-Rojas and 2 co-sponsors

A7316A amends the Fair Fares NYC program, with ongoing committee action to modify how discounted transit fares are administered to eligible NYC residents.

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Bill Summary · A 7316

Summary of Assembly Bill A7316 (Relates to the Fair Fares NYC program)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A7316
  • Title: Relates to the Fair Fares NYC program
  • Purpose: The bill’s title indicates it concerns the Fair Fares NYC program, which provides discounted transit fares to eligible low-income New Yorkers. The materials provided do not include the bill’s full text, so specific policy changes or new requirements cannot be stated here.
  • Status: PRINT NUMBER 7316A (amended version)
  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Classification: Assembly bill

Key Details from Available Information

  • Version: A7316A appears to be an amended version of the original bill. The provided excerpt includes a PDF file header but does not contain readable text describing substantive provisions.
  • Related bill: S 3887 (companion bill in the Senate)
  • Legislative actions:
    • Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions on March 25, 2025
    • Amendments (noted as “AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS”) and release of Print Number 7316A occurred on May 5, 2025
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: Jessica González-Rojas
    • Co-sponsors: Tony Simone; Yudelka Tapia

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the Assembly committee with jurisdiction over corporations, authorities, and commissions.
  • An amended version (7316A) was printed on May 5, 2025, indicating ongoing committee work and potential revisions before any floor action.
  • The companion Senate bill is S 3887, suggesting parallel consideration in the Senate.
  • Next steps would typically include committee hearings, potential further amendments, and votes in both houses, followed by transmission to the governor for signature or veto.

Who Would Be Affected

  • While specific provisions are not provided here, as a bill relating to Fair Fares NYC, affected parties would likely include:
    • Eligible New York City residents who participate in the Fair Fares NYC program
    • The MTA (or its implementing agencies) responsible for administering discounted fare programs
    • Agencies involved in program eligibility determination, outreach, and funding

What Is Still Needed

  • To deliver a precise, provision-by-provision summary, the full text of A7316A is required. The current materials do not disclose substantive changes or new requirements.
  • For deeper understanding, reviewing the Assembly bill’s text on the official legislature website (A7316A) or the companion Senate text (S3887) would be necessary.

If you’d like, I can outline a detailed provision-by-provision summary as soon as the bill text is available.

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

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