Construction contracts; indemnification provisions. (HB1258)

Introduced By

Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)

Progress

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

Description

Indemnification provisions in construction contracts.  Declares that a provision in a construction contract that requires the contractor to provide insurance coverage, or to name a party to the contract as an additional insured on a policy of insurance, for the purpose of providing an indemnity that is prohibited under current law, is void and unenforceable. The measure also provides that a provision in a construction contract by which the contractor purports to indemnify or hold harmless another party against liability for damage caused by independent contractors of the other party is void and unenforceable. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/19/2010Committee
01/19/2010Presented and ordered printed 10103742D
01/19/2010Referred to Committee on General Laws
02/01/2010Assigned GL sub: #2 FOIA/Procurement
02/04/2010Subcommittee recommends passing by with letter
02/09/2010Passed by in General Laws with letter