Bill > A06434

This bill provides enhanced protections for commuter rail service employees who are physically or mentally injured while performing their assigned duties due to actions by passengers, customers, or members of the public. Specifically, the bill mandates that the employer (the commuter rail authority or its subsidiaries) will be responsible for covering all health care costs related to such injuries. Furthermore, if the employee's healthcare provider determines they cannot perform their regular duties due to the injury, the employer must continue to compensate the employee at their regular rate until they are either able to return to work, are found permanently disabled, are granted a disability retirement allowance, or leave their employment. The bill includes important provisions that ensure these new protections do not diminish any existing rights under collective bargaining agreements or conflict with federal laws. Additionally, the bill allows the authority to seek reimbursement from any third party responsible for the employee's injury. This legislation aims to provide financial and medical support for commuter rail employees who are injured while performing their job duties, addressing potential gaps in existing workplace protection frameworks.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6434