New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7379: Prohibits broad indemnification by a design professional of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7379 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits broad indemnification by a design professional of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts. Primary sponsor: Clyde Vanel (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits broad indemnification by a design professional of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts except to the extent that damages were caused by or the proximate result of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Vanel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Anil Beephan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 105 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS