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NY A05930

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fitzpatrick

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new tax credit for contractors who purchase liability insurance covering construction site injuries and property damage related to elevation risks under Labor Law sections 240 and 241 (commonly known as the "Scaffold Law")

  • Tax credit equals the lesser of $10,000 or 25% of qualifying insurance premiums paid for personal injury liability or property damage liability coverage

  • Requires contractors to complete an approved safety training program that includes fall protection, proper planning, and supervision training, with certification valid for two years

  • Applies to contractors performing building erection, demolition, repair, alteration, painting, cleaning, or pointing work

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with the Superintendent of Financial Services authorized to promulgate regulations for certifying qualifying insurance policies

Legislative Description

Authorizes a building construction, demolition and repair work insurance tax credit for certain qualifying insurance premium payments for personal injury liability insurance and property damage liability insurance.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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