MI HB5230

Voids and makes unenforceable indemnity provisions in commercial snowplow and deicing services contracts that require service providers to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless service receivers from liability resulting from the sole negligence or omissions of the service receiver.

Applies to contracts for snow/precipitation removal, deicing services, and incidental activities like equipment transport performed on business properties including restaurants, banks, retail stores, hotels, and homeowner associations.

Excludes single-family residential contracts between homeowners and service providers and contracts between airport owners/operators and service providers from the indemnity restrictions.

Defines "service receiver" to include the contracting party and any agents, employees, servants, or independent contractors directly or indirectly responsible to the service receiver.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to commercial snowplow and deicing services contracts entered into after the effective date.