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A 10972

Requires that certain transportation facilities operated by public authorities implement traveler-friendly concession pricing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Public transportation facilities must price food and drinks at or below local street prices within 10 miles, with annual compliance reports and audits.

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Bill Summary · A 10972

Bill Summary – A10972 (2025-2026, New York)

Title

Requires that certain transportation facilities operated by public authorities implement traveler-friendly concession pricing

Purpose and intent

This bill requires transportation facilities operated by public authorities to adopt pricing policies for food and beverages that are affordable for travelers. Specifically, it aims to ensure concession pricing at such facilities is no higher than the average street prices of comparable items within a 10-mile radius, thereby addressing potential price disparities between on-site concessions and local market prices.

Key provisions and changes

  • New statutory section added: Creates General Business Law § 397-c, “Traveler-friendly concession pricing.”
  • Definitions:
    • Transportation facility: Includes rapid transit, commuter rail, bus (omnibus), marine, airport and aviation facilities, and thruway rest areas/service areas/welcome centers in New York.
    • Traveler-friendly concession pricing: Pricing of food and beverages at or below the average retail price of similar items at comparable commercial establishments within a 10-mile radius.
    • Similar commercial establishment: A vendor located outside the transportation facility that is comparable in concept, location, price rating, and category designation to the on-site vendor.
  • Requirements for public authorities:
    • Transportation facilities operated by public authorities must adopt a traveler-friendly concession pricing policy.
    • The pricing policy applies to all food and beverages sold by vendors within the facility to the public.
  • Reporting and compliance:
    • Each public authority must submit an annual compliance report to the New York State Office of the Comptroller, including:
    • (i) Average concession prices at the facility
    • (ii) Comparable local market prices
    • (iii) Evidence that on-site vendors are in compliance with the street-pricing model
  • Enforcement:
    • The Office of the Comptroller is authorized to conduct random audits and enforce the pricing requirements.
  • Effective date:
    • The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law; immediate authority is granted to issue rules/regulations necessary for implementation, with such regulatory changes to be completed by the effective date.

Who is affected

  • Primary entities: Transportation facilities operated by public authorities in New York (e.g., transit hubs, airports, rest areas) and the on-site food/beverage vendors operating within those facilities.
  • Governing/oversight bodies: New York State Office of the Comptroller, which would oversee reporting and conduct random audits to ensure compliance.
  • Public: Travelers and other facility users who would benefit from pricing aligned with local market levels.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: April 14, 2026 (Introduced in Assembly by M. of A. Solages; co-sponsor Michaelle Solages).
  • Committee status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Effective date: 180 days after enactment.
  • Regulatory readiness: Allows immediate rulemaking to prepare implementation measures prior to the effective date.

Practical considerations

  • The bill creates a measurable, localized pricing standard (within a 10-mile radius) that fluctuates with local market conditions.
  • Compliance relies on consistent, annual reporting from transportation authorities and monitoring by the Comptroller, including potential random audits.
  • Implementation may require coordination with vendors to align pricing structures with the street-pricing benchmark and to establish processes for collecting and reporting price data.

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

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