Employers of commuter rail employees must cover health care costs for injuries caused by passengers.

New York A06434 amends the public authorities law to require employers of commuter rail services to cover health care costs for employees injured by passengers while on duty. The employer remains liable until the employee returns to work or is found permanently disabled. This law does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements or federal laws.

Employers of commuter rail employees must cover health care costs for injuries caused by passengers.

New York A06434 amends the public authorities law to require employers of commuter rail services to cover health care costs for employees injured by passengers while on duty. The employer remains liable until the employee returns to work or is found permanently disabled. This law does not affect existing collective bargaining agreements or federal laws.