New York S01997 mandates health screenings and retraining programs for employees affected by coal electric plant closures or sales.

New York S01997, known as the "coal electric plant closing workers' protection act," requires electric corporations to submit a detailed plan for the closure or sale of coal electric plants at least 18 months in advance. The plan must be approved by the Department of Public Service and include workforce retention components. Affected employees must be notified at least one year before any closure or sale. The bill also mandates extensive health screenings for all employees, contractors, and subcontractors working at the plant.

New York S01997 mandates health screenings and retraining programs for employees affected by coal electric plant closures or sales.

New York S01997, known as the "coal electric plant closing workers' protection act," requires electric corporations to submit a detailed plan for the closure or sale of coal electric plants at least 18 months in advance. The plan must be approved by the Department of Public Service and include workforce retention components. Affected employees must be notified at least one year before any closure or sale. The bill also mandates extensive health screenings for all employees, contractors, and subcontractors working at the plant.