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IN SB0194
Bill
Status
1/6/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Crider
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 194 Summary
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Voids any contract provision in snow removal service agreements that releases an operator from liability for negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts.
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Prohibits requirements that consumers indemnify, defend, or hold harmless snow removal operators for damages or losses caused by the operator's negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct.
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Defines "operator" to include employees, contractors, and agents of snow removal service providers.
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Defines "snow removal" to include plowing, shoveling, deicing services, and incidental services such as equipment transportation and travel to job sites.
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Applies only to contracts entered into or renewed after June 30, 2016, with an effective date of July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Indemnity provisions in snow removal contracts. Provides that any provision in a contract for snow removal services that purports to release a person who performs snow removal services from liability for the person's negligence, recklessness, or intentional act is void as against public policy.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Civil Law
1/6/2016