AR SB755

Amends Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 13 to void any indemnity provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts that require motor carriers to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless other parties for losses resulting from the negligent, reckless, intentional, malicious, willful, or wanton acts or omissions of those parties.

Exempts from this prohibition: insurance contracts between motor carriers and insurers, settlement agreements, the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement, and work or services related to oil and gas exploration and production (except transportation of refined petroleum products unrelated to oil or gas operations).

Applies Arkansas indemnity law to all motor carrier transportation contracts performed wholly or partially in Arkansas, regardless of any choice-of-law provisions in the contract.

Declares an emergency, citing that indemnity provisions force motor carriers to assume liability for actions beyond their control and eliminate incentives for other parties to take safety precautions, threatening worker safety and the motor carrier industry.

Becomes effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, or upon expiration of the veto period, or upon veto override.