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NY A04905

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hunter

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires a surety bond issued by a licensed New York surety or an irrevocable letter of credit for public improvement projects exceeding $250,000 where no public fund has been established for financing

  • Bond or letter of credit must equal the full cost of the construction work, replacing the previous allowance for "other forms of undertaking"

  • Guarantees prompt payment to contractors, subcontractors, and all persons furnishing labor or materials for public improvement projects

  • Updates gendered language ("his or her") to gender-neutral terminology ("their") throughout the lien law provisions

  • Applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date, with immediate effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires a surety bond for contractors and subcontractors where no public fund has been established for the financing of a public improvement.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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