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MN HF1992

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tim Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

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

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

  • Applies to contracts covering property transportation for compensation, entry on property for loading/unloading, and incidental services like storage.

  • Excludes Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreements and other intermodal equipment agreements from the prohibition.

  • Takes effect the day after final enactment and applies to all existing contracts and any contracts entered into or renewed after that date.

Legislative Description

Motor carrier contract indemnity provisions prohibited.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 165 04/05/12

4/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/30/2012
Commerce and Regulatory Reform1/30/2012

Full Bill Text

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