New York A03313 amends the highway law to hold the state liable for damages caused by defects in state highways year-round.

New York A03313 amends the highway law to impose liability on the state for damages to persons caused by defects in state highways year-round. Previously, the state was not liable for damages from highway defects except between May 1 and November 15. The bill specifies that the state will maintain a width of pavement equal to the width of the state-constructed or improved portion of the highway. The state remains liable for damages to persons or property only when such damage occurs due to the defective condition of the portion of the improved highway. The changes take effect immediately.

New York A03313 amends the highway law to hold the state liable for damages caused by defects in state highways year-round.

New York A03313 amends the highway law to impose liability on the state for damages to persons caused by defects in state highways year-round. Previously, the state was not liable for damages from highway defects except between May 1 and November 15. The bill specifies that the state will maintain a width of pavement equal to the width of the state-constructed or improved portion of the highway. The state remains liable for damages to persons or property only when such damage occurs due to the defective condition of the portion of the improved highway. The changes take effect immediately.