NY A04947

Establishes criminal liability for corporations in cases involving worker death or injury by amending Penal Law Section 20.20 to include such crimes as a basis for corporate criminal prosecution.

Requires courts to impose mandatory fines on corporations convicted of worker death or injury crimes ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for felony convictions and $300,000 to $500,000 for misdemeanor convictions.

Allows courts to order restitution or reparation in excess of standard amounts when a corporation is found guilty of offenses involving worker death or injury.

Takes effect thirty days after becoming law.