Contracts; certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void. (HB1710)

Introduced By

Del. Glenn Oder (R-Newport News)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Contracts; certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts declared void. Provides that any provision in a contract relating to the construction by which the contractor performing such work purports to indemnify or hold harmless another party to the contract against liability for damage arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property suffered in the course of performance of the contract, caused by or resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of such other party or his agents or employees, is against public policy. Currently, such damage or injury must result solely from the negligence of such other party for such provision to be against public policy. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/05/2009Committee
01/05/2009Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096658668
01/05/2009Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/14/2009Assigned GL sub: Professional/Occupational/Adminstrative Process
01/27/2009Subcommittee recommends referring to VA Housing Commission by voice vote
02/10/2009Left in General Laws