NY A09633

Repeals Labor Law Section 240(1) and Section 241, commonly known as New York's "scaffolding law," which imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors for gravity-related injuries at construction sites

Removes references to Section 241 from multiple state laws including the Education Law, Insurance Law, Public Housing Law, and Workers' Compensation Law to maintain consistency

Updates workers' compensation insurance premium calculations to reference only Sections 220 and 240 of the Labor Law, eliminating Section 241 from the formula

Modifies collective bargaining provisions in workers' compensation law by removing Section 241 from the list of covered employment classifications

Takes effect immediately upon passage