New York thruway authority to implement toll discount for certain residents without E-ZPass accounts.

The bill, known as the "thruway toll equality act," directs the New York thruway authority to create a toll discount program for qualified residents who do not maintain an E-ZPass account. A qualified resident is defined as a full-time state resident receiving SNAP, WIC, or Section 8 housing vouchers. The discount waives additional toll costs beyond the actual toll amount for these residents, who receive toll bills by mail. The authority will not bill these residents until the toll amount reaches $30 or after one year. If a bill remains unpaid for 120 days, fees and charges may be assessed.

New York thruway authority to implement toll discount for certain residents without E-ZPass accounts.

The bill, known as the "thruway toll equality act," directs the New York thruway authority to create a toll discount program for qualified residents who do not maintain an E-ZPass account. A qualified resident is defined as a full-time state resident receiving SNAP, WIC, or Section 8 housing vouchers. The discount waives additional toll costs beyond the actual toll amount for these residents, who receive toll bills by mail. The authority will not bill these residents until the toll amount reaches $30 or after one year. If a bill remains unpaid for 120 days, fees and charges may be assessed.