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MS HB1073
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
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Declares void and unenforceable hold harmless clauses, indemnification provisions, defense requirements, and additional insured requirements in contracts for design professionals (architects, engineers, surveyors, geologists) licensed in Mississippi
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Establishes a mandatory standard of care requiring design professionals to perform services consistent with professional skill and care ordinarily provided by practitioners in the same locality and circumstances
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Prohibits requiring design professionals to name parties as additional insureds on professional liability insurance, though general liability and automobile liability policies may still require additional insured status
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Requires attorneys filing complaints against design professionals to certify they have consulted with at least one licensed professional in the same practice area and concluded there is reasonable basis for the lawsuit
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Takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Design Professionals; declare certain provisions in contracts for services void and establish standard of care.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023