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- Referred to transportation
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Relates to including Nassau county fire marshals in the MTA Long Island Railroad no fare program
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to including the Nassau county fire marshals in the MTA Long Island Railroad no fare program
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends Public Authorities Law section 1266(14) to add Nassau County Chief Fire Marshals, Assistant Chief Fire Marshals, Supervising Fire Marshals, Fire Marshals, and Fire Marshal Trainees to the Long Island Railroad no fare program.
Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Allowing these fire marshals to participate in the no fare program will enhance public safety. Fire Marshals are trained, armed peace officers, who are empowered to enforce all New York State laws and effectuate arrests. They are also EMTs or paramedics trained to provide emergency medical treatment in emergency situations.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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