New York S05364 prohibits broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies in public work contracts, except for negligence.
New York S05364 amends the general municipal law, public authorities law, and state finance law to prohibit broad indemnification by design professionals for state or local agencies in public work contracts. This includes contracts for design, construction, repair, or maintenance of public facilities. Such indemnification is void and unenforceable unless caused by the design professional's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. The act takes effect immediately.
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