MI SB0873

Prohibits indemnity clauses in motor carrier transportation contracts that require one party to defend or hold harmless another party from liability caused by that other party's negligence or intentional acts or omissions.

Declares such indemnity provisions void and unenforceable as against public policy in Michigan.

Applies to contracts for transportation of property by motor carriers, property access for loading and unloading, and related incidental services including storage.

Excludes uniform intermodal interchange agreements administered by the Intermodal Association of North America and other intermodal equipment agreements from the prohibition.

Effective date: March 28, 2013.