NY A10639

Establishes state liability for injuries or damage caused by defects within constructed traveled roadways on state highways, replacing previous law that limited liability to May 1 through November 15

Requires plaintiffs to prove the dangerous condition existed, proximately caused the injury, and that the state had actual or constructive notice for at least 15 days before taking action

Exempts the state from liability for injuries related to missing railings, sidewalks, active construction zones, snow/ice conditions when otherwise reasonably safe, and bridge damage from vehicles exceeding 4,500 pounds

Defines constructive notice as conditions existing long enough and obviously enough that the state, exercising due care, should have discovered them

Takes effect on the first of April following enactment and is formally titled the "State Accountability For Equitable Road Oversight And Defect Solutions Act" (SAFE ROADS Act)