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AZ HB2310
Bill
Status
1/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
David Schapira
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 32-1159 to prohibit indemnity agreements in construction and architect-engineer contracts that require one party to indemnify another from liability caused by the other party's negligence.
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Removes the word "sole" before negligence, meaning indemnification is void for any degree of negligence by the promisee, not just sole negligence.
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Allows exceptions for: state and political subdivision agreements, agricultural improvement districts, surety indemnification agreements, and certain insurance agreements subject to stated limitations.
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Adds new definitions clarifying that "architect-engineer professional service contract" includes survey, design, construction administration, and related professional services connected to construction projects.
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Applies to all construction and architect-engineer contracts entered into between private parties on or after December 31, 2010.
Legislative Description
Contracts; construction; architect-engineer; proportional liability
Last Action
Referred to House JUD Committee
2/17/2010