Bill > A09633

This bill repeals sections 240 and 241 of the labor law, which are commonly referred to as the "scaffolding law" and impose strict liability on employers for gravity-related accidents on construction sites, meaning employers are held responsible even if the worker was partially at fault. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other laws, including the education law, insurance law, public housing law, and workers' compensation law, to remove references to these repealed sections and adjust related provisions, particularly concerning insurance premiums and contract requirements for construction projects. Essentially, this legislation aims to eliminate the automatic liability imposed by the scaffolding law for certain construction-related injuries.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9633