New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6007: Relates to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6007 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees. Primary sponsor: Mike Fitzpatrick (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that where safety equipment or devices have been made available, and an employee has failed to follow safety instruction or safe work practices in accordance with training provided, or failed to utilize provided safety equipment or devices, or engaged in a criminal act or was impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol, and such failure, act or impairment is a proximate cause of an injury to such person, the conduct attributable to such person shall not bar recovery, but the amount of damages otherwise recoverable shall be determined in accordance with contributory negligence provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Sam Pirozzolo | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 63 |
| Matt Simpson | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 114 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY