New York A06269 prohibits broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies unless caused by negligence or misconduct.

New York A06269 amends the general municipal law, public authorities law, and state finance law to prohibit broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies. Contracts executed after January 1, 2026, that require a design professional to defend or indemnify a state or local agency for public work are void and unenforceable, except for claims caused by negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The bill defines "design professional" as licensed individuals or entities authorized to practice regulated professions.

New York A06269 prohibits broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies unless caused by negligence or misconduct.

New York A06269 amends the general municipal law, public authorities law, and state finance law to prohibit broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies. Contracts executed after January 1, 2026, that require a design professional to defend or indemnify a state or local agency for public work are void and unenforceable, except for claims caused by negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The bill defines "design professional" as licensed individuals or entities authorized to practice regulated professions.