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NY A06434
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maryjane Shimsky
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AI Summary
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Requires MTA and its subsidiaries to cover all health care costs for commuter rail employees who suffer physical or mental injuries caused by passengers, customers, or members of the public while performing assigned duties
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Mandates employers compensate injured employees at their regular wage rate until they can return to work, are found permanently disabled, receive disability retirement, or leave employment
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Grants the MTA and subsidiaries a cause of action to seek reimbursement from third parties responsible for employee injuries for wages paid and health care costs incurred
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Preserves existing employee rights under collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts, and does not supersede federal laws or regulations
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Amends the Public Authorities Law by adding section 1266-o, effective immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that if any employee, engaged in the service of any commuter rail service owned or operated by the authority or its subsidiaries, shall suffer a physical and/or mental injury that is caused by a passenger, customer or member of the public while the employee is performing an assigned duty, the employer shall be held liable for any health care costs attributable to such injury; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
1/7/2026