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NY S08587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Liu

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 5-322.4 to New York General Obligations Law declaring void and unenforceable any contract provision that exempts employers from liability for negligence related to COVID-19 pandemic measures
  • Applies to agreements involving employees, independent contractors, and interns covering personal injury or death caused by employer negligence in handling COVID-19-related measures
  • Permits employers to require indemnification for damages caused by negligence of third parties, even if the employer is partially negligent
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Declares agreements exempting employers from liability for negligence related to the COVID-19 pandemic void and unenforceable.

Last Action

RECOMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/20/2020
Judiciary7/13/2020
Rules6/16/2020

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