Liability Protection for Infrastructure Projects
Official: Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025
This bill changes how liability works for injuries on federally funded infrastructure projects, making it easier for contractors and property owners to defend against claims. It aims to encourage more infrastructure development by reducing legal risks for those involved.
1. This bill prevents absolute liability for injuries on federally funded infrastructure projects. 2. It allows states to use a comparative negligence standard instead of absolute liability. 3. The bill applies to projects that receive federal financial assistance or tax incentives. 4. It ensures that federal courts handle claims related to these projects. 5. Workers' compensation laws remain unaffected by this bill.
Contractors and workers involved in federally funded infrastructure projects.