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NY A07316
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Expands the Fair Fares NYC program to provide a 50% discount on Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, paratransit services, and NYC transit subways and buses
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Extends eligibility to individuals currently qualifying for Fair Fares NYC and those with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
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Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to consult with New York City on implementing the expanded discount program
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Mandates a public outreach campaign conducted jointly by the MTA and NYC to increase awareness and usage of the Fair Fares program among eligible individuals
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires that any individual who is eligible for the Fair Fares NYC program and any person whose income is three hundred percent of the federal poverty level receive a fifty percent discount on trips using the Long Island Rail Road, paratransit services, New York city transit subways or buses, and/or Metro-North railroad; defines terms.
Last Action
print number 7316c
3/12/2026