New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 6007
Relates to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick (Republican)
Cosponsors (5)
- Eric Brown (Republican)
- Joe Angelino (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Samuel Pirozzolo (Republican/Conservative)
- Matthew Simpson (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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 damages otherwise recoverable shall be determined in accordance with contributory negligence provisions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Feb 25, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY