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NY A07562

NY A07562
Provides that where safety equipment or devices have been made available, and an employee has failed to follow safety instruction or safe work practices in accordance with training provided, or failed to utilize provided safety equipment or devices, or engaged in a criminal act or was impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol, and such failure, act or impairment is a proximate cause of an injury to such person, the conduct attributable to such person shall not bar recovery, but the amount of damag

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Introduced
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees

AI Summary

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to provide that in any action to recover damages for personal injury, injury to property, or wrongful death under certain sections of the New York Labor Law, the conduct of the injured person, such as failing to follow safety instructions, use provided safety equipment, or engaging in criminal acts or being impaired by drugs or alcohol, shall not completely bar recovery, but may reduce the amount of damages recoverable. The bill specifies that such training programs must include courses in construction safety and health certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the Department of Labor. The bill also clarifies that it does not impose liability where the person's conduct is the sole proximate cause of the injury.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to judiciary (on 01/03/2024)

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