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IN HB1125

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Wesco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Voids any contract provision requiring an operator (snow removal service provider) to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend a consumer from liability resulting from the consumer's acts or omissions
  • Voids any contract provision requiring a consumer to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend an operator from liability resulting from the operator's acts or omissions
  • Applies only to snow removal contracts entered into, extended, or renewed after June 30, 2017
  • Excludes contracts for snow removal on public roads, with public utilities, insurance policies, surety bonds, and worker's compensation claims
  • Effective July 1, 2017; does not affect other liabilities, immunities, or affirmative defenses under other law

Legislative Description

Snow removal services contracts. Provides that any provision in certain contracts for snow removal services that purports to release: (1) a person that performs snow removal services; or (2) a person that contracts for snow removal services; from liability for negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts is void as against public policy.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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