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Senator · Senate District 54
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History
- Referred to transportation
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BILL NUMBER:S6560
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the metropolitan transportation authority to permit state correction officers and New York city correction officers to ride the Long Island Rail Road at no charge
Purpose
To increase safety on the Long Island Rail Road by encouraging its use by Corrections Officers.
Summary of provisions
Subdivision 14 of section 1266 of the public authorities law, as added by Chapter 307 of the laws of 1995, is amended to include New York State and New York city Corrections officers in the LIRR's no-fare program.
Existing law
Chapter 307 of the laws of 1995.
Justification
New York City Correction Officers are authorized Peace Officers highly trained and often called upon to detain and arrest individuals while off-duty during the commission of a crime.
Present law provides access to this rail service to numerous other law enforcement officers and this legislation seeks to provide the same recognition to New York City Correction Officers.
These brave men and women are duty bound to protect the public at all times and recognizing the continued possibility of threats targeting our mass transportation systems, enactment of this legislation reinforces our respect for all Peace Officers and their commitment to protecting the public from violent criminals.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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