Bill > S03054

This bill provides comprehensive support benefits for Metro-North Commuter Railroad employees who either witness or are directly involved in a serious injury or fatality while performing their assigned duties. Specifically, the bill mandates that Metro-North provide employees with seven consecutive paid working days off immediately following the incident, not including their regular days off. Additionally, the bill requires the railroad to offer mental health services, including optional counseling, and mandate a mental health examination by the employee's healthcare provider before they can return to work. If the healthcare provider recommends additional time off, the employee can receive up to four more weeks of paid leave. The bill ensures that during this entire period, employees will be compensated at the same rate they would have earned had they been working their original assignment. This legislation aims to support the mental and emotional well-being of employees who may experience traumatic events in the course of their work, recognizing the potential psychological impact of witnessing or being involved in serious workplace incidents.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3054