HB773 Summary

• Amends Section 37-2-21 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to make void and unenforceable any contract provision requiring a motor carrier to indemnify an entity against losses caused by that entity's own negligence, intentional acts, or omissions.

• Applies to all motor carrier transportation contracts including bills of lading, contracts for property transportation, loading, unloading, and incidental services such as storage.

• Exempts the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement administered by the Intermodal Association of North America and similar agreements for interchange, use, or possession of intermodal equipment.

• Extends protections to every bill of lading, contract, or agreement made in Alabama or to be performed in whole or in part in Alabama, regardless of any choice-of-law provisions.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.