New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8706 — 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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S8185

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.690

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.690

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8706 do?
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.
Who sponsors A8706?
A8706 is sponsored by Latrice Walker.
What is the current status of A8706?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track A8706?
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