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PA HB1143
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Hohenstein
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AI Summary
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Contract provisions requiring a party to be indemnified, held harmless, or insured for damages caused by that party's own negligence (in whole or in part) are declared void and unenforceable as against public policy
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Applies to all construction contracts, defined broadly to include design, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, maintenance, demolition, servicing, or security of buildings, structures, highways, railroads, land developments, and appliances
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Covers agreements involving owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, and their agents or employees
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Amends Pennsylvania's existing 1970 indemnification law to expand protections beyond architects, engineers, and surveyors to all construction industry parties
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors and owners, contractors, subcontractors or suppliers and indemnification agreements relating to snow removal or ice control services," further providing for title of act; and providing for indemnification agreements relative to construction contracts, including agreements for architectural, engineering or land surveying services.
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
4/4/2025