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NY A08293
Bill
Status
6/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Morelle
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AI Summary
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Prohibits indemnification and defense clauses in contracts between design professionals and municipal corporations, state authorities, local authorities, and state agencies for public facility projects executed on or after January 1, 2019.
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Defines "design professionals" as individuals licensed under education law articles 145, 147, and 148, or business entities authorized to practice these professions (architects, engineers, and land surveyors).
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Permits indemnification obligations only to the extent attributable to the design professional's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct, limited to their degree of fault.
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Applies to contracts for design, construction, repair, or maintenance of public buildings, structures, highways, bridges, water/sewer systems, and other public facilities.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the liability of design professionals; prohibits broad indemnification of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts executed on or after January 1, 2019.
Last Action
substituted by s6622a
6/20/2018