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MN SF768

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Katie Sieben

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits agreements that release, limit, or waive liability for negligent operation, maintenance, or design of premises when injury results in very serious impairment of bodily function, disability lasting 60+ days, or death
  • Declares such waivers void and unenforceable as against public policy for injuries meeting those thresholds
  • Allows waivers to remain enforceable for injuries from inherent activity risks or injuries not meeting the specified severity thresholds
  • Defines "party" to include employees, agents, servants, and persons authorized to sign on behalf of minors
  • Effective August 1, 2013 for agreements first signed or accepted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Waiver of liability for negligent conduct prohibition

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF792

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2013

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