Bill > A10066

This bill directs the commissioner of transportation to hire an independent third-party organization to conduct a thorough study on worker safety for highway road projects, acknowledging that aging infrastructure and increased traffic lead to greater risks for construction workers, as evidenced by recent accident data in New York. The study will involve gathering input from various stakeholders, including state agencies, contractors, unions, workers, and local officials, through at least three public hearings held across the state. The contracted entity will examine current safety laws and regulations, identify best practices from other regions, analyze data to improve worker protection, and estimate the costs of implementing new safety measures, with the ultimate goal of identifying industry-best practices to enhance road worker safety in New York. The findings and recommendations of this study, which will be submitted to state leaders and made public within one year, are intended for study purposes only and will not be legally binding.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10066