Scaffold Law Reform

Scaffold Law Reform

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Build More New York Coalition: Nearly 50 business and civic groups have launched a new coalition to reform New York’s Scaffold Law, arguing its absolute liability rule drives up costs without improving safety. buildmorenewyork.com »

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Federal Legislation: Rep. Nick Langworthy has introduced the Infrastructure Expansion Act to replace the law’s absolute liability with comparative negligence on federally funded projects, aiming to cut insurance and construction costs. Press Release »

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