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MA S1249

Relative to snow removal service liability limitation


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to limit the liability of snow removal service providers in Massachusetts. It prohibits provisions in snow removal and ice control services contracts that would require the service provider to indemnify or hold harmless the service receiver (e.g., a property owner) for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service receiver or their employees. Similarly, it prohibits provisions that would require the service receiver to indemnify or hold harmless the service provider for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service provider or their employees. The bill seeks to ensure that each party is responsible for their own actions and not held liable for the other party's negligence.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/24/2022)

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