New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8706: Prohibits certain entities from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such entities from liability for a tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8706 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits certain entities from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such entities from liability for a tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act. Primary sponsor: Latrice Walker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 13, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY S8185.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits persons, firms, or corporations whose interests are adverse to that of a person who received personal injuries or death as a result of an action by such person, firm or corporation from negotiating any contracts or settlements releasing such person, firm or corporation from liability for the tortious or potentially tortious act within thirty days of such act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latrice Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY S8185
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.690
- RULES REPORT CAL.690
- REPORTED
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO CODES