Enacts the "commuter rail employee rights protection act"
This bill requires Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road to give up their legal ability to claim immunity from lawsuits, making them subject to the same federal railroad laws that apply to other rail companies. It also extends these rules to any other commuter railroads owned by New York municipalities, covering areas like worker safety, retirement benefits, and discrimination. The changes apply immediately and cover any current lawsuits against these railroads.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 27, 2023
Last action Jul 15, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
Oct 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ken Zebrowski
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Brian Curran
RRepublican
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
Co
Danny O'Donnell
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Fred Thiele
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Sillitti
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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