New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 642
Relates to employer liability for on-duty assaults of employees
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
- Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
- Christopher Ryan (Democratic)
- Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 19, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate | Transportation Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION