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AZ HB2310

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Schapira

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Origin

House of Representatives

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Removes the word "sole" before negligence, meaning indemnification is void for any degree of negligence by the promisee, not just sole negligence.

  • Allows exceptions for: state and political subdivision agreements, agricultural improvement districts, surety indemnification agreements, and certain insurance agreements subject to stated limitations.

  • Adds new definitions clarifying that "architect-engineer professional service contract" includes survey, design, construction administration, and related professional services connected to construction projects.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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