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Changes to Liability for Infrastructure Construction Accidents

This new law alters liability rules for accidents on federally funded infrastructure projects. It introduces a "comparative negligence" standard, meaning injured individuals may share responsibility for their injuries if they failed to follow safety rules. This aims to streamline large construction projects.
Key points
Ends automatic liability for property owners and contractors in accidents on federally funded infrastructure projects.
Introduces "comparative negligence": if an injured person contributed to the accident (e.g., by not using safety equipment), their compensation may be reduced.
State laws imposing automatic liability will be superseded by these new federal rules.
Cases related to these accidents will be handled exclusively by federal courts.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3548
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3548.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ends automatic liability for property owners and contractors in accidents on federally funded infrastructure projects.
  • Introduces "comparative negligence": if an injured person contributed to the accident (e.g., by not using safety equipment), their compensation may be reduced.
  • State laws imposing automatic liability will be superseded by these new federal rules.
  • Cases related to these accidents will be handled exclusively by federal courts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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