New York A03992 amends the penal law to address criminal liability for corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts cause death.
New York A03992 amends the penal law to establish criminal liability for corporations whose negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts result in the death or serious physical injury of a person on an unmarked worksite. The bill defines "unmarked worksite" as a site where a corporation is engaged in construction, renovation, or demolition without adequate signage. It authorizes courts to order restitution exceeding statutory limits for such offenses. The bill also modifies fines for related convictions, allowing courts to set higher penalties for certain cases.
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