Bill > S02255

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Transit Authority to establish new regulations for painting and coating bridges, trestles, elevated subway and railway tracks, and stations. Specifically, the bill mandates that any non-employee contractors performing paint and coating work must have a quality management program and meet industry standards set by the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). Contractors must be certified under specific standards including QP-1, QP-2, QP-3, and NIICAP AS1 and AS2. Additionally, all paint and coating removal, surface preparation, and application on authority property must be performed by certified workers following the NACE 13/ACS1 Standard. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all projects, bids, and contracts proposed or submitted after its enactment, ensuring that external contractors working on MTA and NYC Transit Authority infrastructure meet stringent professional and technical standards for painting and coating work.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2255