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ID H0168

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 49-1014 to Idaho Code defining indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts as void and unenforceable as against public policy

  • Defines "motor carrier transportation contract" to include contracts for property transportation for compensation, entrance on property for loading/unloading, and incidental services such as storage

  • Defines "promisee" to include the promisee and their agents, employees, and independent contractors, excluding motor carriers and their personnel who are parties to separate contracts with the promisee

  • Voids any provision in a motor carrier transportation contract that indemnifies, defends, or holds harmless the promisee from liability for loss or damage resulting from the promisee's negligence or intentional acts or omissions

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that an indemnity agreement in a motor carrier transportation contract is against the public policy of this state and is void and unenforceable.

MOTOR CARRIER CONTRACTS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 15, 2013 Session Law Chapter 84 Effective: 07/01/13

3/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/28/2013

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