MO HB1113

Voids and makes unenforceable any construction contract provision requiring a party to indemnify, hold harmless, insure, or defend another party against liability caused by that party's own negligence or wrongdoing.

Allows indemnification agreements that require a party to cover another party's negligence or wrongdoing if the party also obtains specified insurance limits and had opportunity to recover the insurance cost in the contract price, with liability limited to required insurance coverage.

Expands the definition of "construction work" to include design, development, reconstruction, renovation, alteration, maintenance, repair, and demolition of public or private real property, structures, and infrastructure, excluding work on utility poles and transmission lines.

Requires construction contracts with substantial work performed in Missouri to be governed by Missouri law and any disputes resolved within the state; voids any contract provisions conflicting with this section.

Applies the new provisions to all construction contracts entered into after August 28, 2012.