New York S04591 prohibits broad indemnification by design professionals for public work contracts, except for damages caused by negligence.
New York S04591 amends the general municipal law, public authorities law, and state finance law to prohibit broad indemnification by design professionals for contracts involving public work. Any provision in a contract executed on or after January 1, 2025, that requires a design professional to indemnify a state or local agency for damages is void and unenforceable, except for damages caused by the design professional's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.
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