New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1770: Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1770 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students. Primary sponsor: William Colton (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Colton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Brian Maher | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 101 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Brian Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Nader Sayegh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Latrice Walker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
- REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS