Bill > A02303

This bill amends the New York Labor Law to exempt owners of farms and owners of multiple dwellings from certain workplace safety requirements related to scaffolding and other protective devices. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions that require contractors and property owners to provide safety equipment like scaffolding, ladders, and other protective devices during construction, demolition, repair, and alteration work. Under the proposed changes, farm owners and owners of multiple dwellings who do not directly control or manage the work would be excluded from liability if they fail to provide such safety equipment. The bill maintains existing exemptions for one and two-family dwelling owners and continues to protect professional engineers, architects, and landscape architects from liability for safety issues when they are not directly controlling the work. The changes aim to reduce potential legal responsibilities for certain property owners in construction and maintenance scenarios, while the bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2303