Bill > A05676

This bill amends the New York State insurance law to expand insurance requirement exemptions for the City of New York for public construction projects involving transportation infrastructure. Specifically, the bill broadens the types of transportation-related projects that can be exempt from certain insurance requirements, now including reconstruction, extensions, and additions to light rail, heavy rail rapid transit, commuter railroads, bus facilities, bridges, tunnels, and central business district tolling facilities. The exemption applies to projects delivered by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, as defined in specific sections of New York's public authorities law. By modifying the existing language, the bill provides more flexibility for the city and the MTA in managing insurance requirements for complex transportation infrastructure projects, potentially streamlining the procurement and construction process for these critical public works.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5676