New York S03502 amends the highway law to impose year-round state liability for damages caused by defects in state highways.

New York S03502 amends Section 58 of the highway law to eliminate the exclusion period for state liability for damages caused by defects in state highways. Previously, the state was not liable for damages between May 1 and November 15. This bill removes that exclusion, making the state liable year-round for such damages. The state will still not be liable for defects in bridges over which it has no control. This change aims to ensure consistent accountability for highway defects throughout the year.

New York S03502 amends the highway law to impose year-round state liability for damages caused by defects in state highways.

New York S03502 amends Section 58 of the highway law to eliminate the exclusion period for state liability for damages caused by defects in state highways. Previously, the state was not liable for damages between May 1 and November 15. This bill removes that exclusion, making the state liable year-round for such damages. The state will still not be liable for defects in bridges over which it has no control. This change aims to ensure consistent accountability for highway defects throughout the year.