Establishes how the MTA shall operate the time-delay egress mechanisms

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on how to manage time-delay egress mechanisms found on emergency exit gates at its subway stations. It requires that these gates remain locked unless staff members are physically present at the station to handle emergencies, with a temporary two-hour exception allowed during shift changes or breaks. The law explicitly states that stations without staff must deactivate these mechanisms and clarifies that the rules apply only to emergency exits, not fare gates. Additionally, the bill ensures that these operational rules do not override existing fire safety, building code, or accessibility standards.