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NY S03145

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Cooney

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows employers with three or more employees in New York to offer pre-tax qualified transportation fringe benefits starting January 1, 2026

  • Expands the definition of qualified transportation fringe benefits beyond federal standards to include transportation network company (TNC) rides, bikesharing arrangements, and ridesharing for commuting purposes

  • Defines bikesharing as rental operations for bicycles, electric-assist bicycles, and electric scooters available for point-to-point use within a defined geographic area

  • Covers membership programs for transportation network companies, ridesharing, and bikesharing services as eligible benefits

  • Applies to a broad range of employers including corporations, nonprofits, partnerships, local governments, and limited liability companies

Legislative Description

Authorizes the election of qualified transportation fringe benefits; authorizes any employer to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings for the purchase of qualified transportation fringe benefits.

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations1/7/2026
Finance5/28/2025
Investigations and Government Operations1/23/2025

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