States / New York / S 642

S 642 In Committee

Relates to employer liability for on-duty assaults of employees

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
37 · Low