Requires the suspension of the collection of tolls on public roads during a state declaration of disaster emergency on the New York state thruway.

New York Assembly Bill A03291, introduced by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato on January 27, 2025, proposes suspending toll collection on public roads during a state-declared disaster emergency on the New York State Thruway. The bill amends the Public Authorities Law to require the Thruway Authority to suspend tolls when a state of disaster emergency is declared. As of October 10, 2026, the bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions but has not progressed further. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/text/A03291/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY A03291 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Stacey Pheffer Amato (D), currently “Introduced” since January 27, 2025.

We track 14,725 New York bills this session, 130 of them sponsored by Stacey Pheffer Amato.

While there is no direct media coverage of Assembly Bill A03291, similar legislative efforts in other states to suspend tolls during emergencies have been met with public approval. For instance, in 2024, New York State included $90 million in payroll tax credits to support local journalism, a move hailed as a "monumental" win for local news. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2024/04/21/ny-state-budget-local-journalism-tax-credits?utm_source=openai)) This suggests that initiatives aimed at public welfare during emergencies are generally well-received.

There is no specific media coverage addressing potential opposition to Assembly Bill A03291. However, similar legislative proposals in other states have faced challenges, such as concerns over funding and the impact on infrastructure maintenance. For example, in 2025, New York legislators voted to preserve media access to encrypted police radio communications, a move that faced opposition from law enforcement agencies citing safety concerns. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/233dae52aa5da91f53fa4258f40756d0?utm_source=openai)) This indicates that while the bill may have public support, it could encounter resistance from stakeholders concerned about financial and operational implications.