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New York Assembly Bill A08859

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08859

Introduced
6/9/25  

Caption

Limits fines for the late payment or evasion of tolls charged by a public authority to twenty-five percent of the toll owed.

Impact

The passage of A08859 would represent a notable shift in existing toll regulations within New York State. The legislation is designed to enhance consumer protection by preventing public authorities from imposing disproportionate penalties that can sometimes exceed the original toll amounts. In doing so, it aligns with broader efforts to modernize transportation financing and address the economic concerns faced by frequent toll users. This should encourage fairer practices and potentially increase compliance, as individuals may be less deterred by unreasonable fees and fines.

Summary

Bill A08859 seeks to amend the public authorities law in New York by significantly limiting the administrative fines that can be imposed for the late payment or evasion of tolls charged by public authorities. Specifically, it caps fines at twenty-five percent of the toll owed. This change comes as part of an initiative to make toll payment systems more equitable and to reduce the burden placed on users who may already be experiencing financial challenges. By establishing a clear limit on fees, the bill aims to protect toll users from excessive charges that could arise from financial hardships or inadvertent delays in payment.

Contention

While the bill appears to have strong support for its intent to reform toll collection practices, there are concerns regarding its potential impact on public authorities' revenue. Opponents argue that limiting fees could impair funding for necessary infrastructure maintenance and improvements, as these funds are often derived from such penalties. However, supporters counter that a more fair and transparent system can lead to increased trust and compliance among toll payers, ultimately fostering a sustainable revenue model that doesn't rely heavily on punitive measures.

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Companion Bills

NY S07969

Same As Limits fines for the late payment or evasion of tolls charged by a public authority to twenty-five percent of the toll owed.

Previously Filed As

NY S09692

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-four and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-four for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-four.

NY A10420

Requires certain public authorities to establish a cashless tolling amnesty program between August first, two thousand twenty-four and December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-four for cashless tolls collected between April twenty-third, two thousand sixteen and June twenty-ninth, two thousand twenty-four.

NY S08709

Limits the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority with regard to the number of tolls charged on trucks and the authority's power to raise its toll schedule.

NY A09569

Limits the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority with regard to the number of tolls charged on trucks and the authority's power to raise its toll schedule.

NY A04590

Provides that any charges assessed by a credit card company for late payment shall not exceed five percent of the unpaid balance of any bill, including any interest thereon, or twenty dollars, whichever amount is less.

NY S05222

Provides that any charges assessed by a credit card company for late payment shall not exceed five percent of the unpaid balance of any bill, including any interest thereon, or twenty dollars, whichever amount is less.

NY A00957

Enables public authorities that offer E-ZPass payment for tolls, fares, fees, rentals or other charges to transmit electronic notifications stating that the electronic toll collection system has registered the customer's account to E-ZPass customers who opt in for such service.

NY S04102

Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to impose tolls and fees for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district in the amount of half of the charges for the tolls and fees of other vehicles.

NY A09420

Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to impose tolls and fees for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district in the amount of half of the charges for the tolls and fees of other vehicles.

NY A06309

Changes the start date of the operation and enforcement of the central business district tolling program from no earlier than December thirty-first, two thousand twenty to no earlier than January first, two thousand twenty-nine.

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