AL SB259

Prohibits public works contracts and subcontracts for roads and bridges from requiring a party to indemnify another party for damages caused by the other party's negligence, wantonness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; any such contract entered after the effective date is void.

Allows indemnification provisions only to the extent liability or damages are caused by the indemnifying party's own negligence, wantonness, recklessness, or intentional conduct, or that of its officers, employees, or agents.

Prohibits requiring a party to provide insurance coverage to another party as an additional insured for claims arising from the second party's own negligent, reckless, wanton, or intentional conduct.

Applies only to indemnity contracts between private parties on public works projects for roads or bridges and does not affect third-party tort claims, surety bonds, workers' compensation laws, or joint and several liability.

Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.