Bill > HB1143

This bill amends an existing law about indemnification agreements in construction contracts by expanding its scope and adding new provisions. The bill modifies the act's title to include indemnification agreements related to construction contracts, and introduces two key sections: Section 1.2 declares that any contract provision which indemnifies a party for damages caused by their own negligence is void and unenforceable as a matter of public policy, and Section 1.3 defines "construction contract" broadly to include agreements related to design, construction, repair, maintenance, and other activities involving buildings, structures, highways, land developments, and other infrastructure. Essentially, the bill aims to prevent parties from contractually absolving themselves of liability for their own negligent actions in construction-related projects, thereby protecting potential victims of such negligence by ensuring that responsible parties cannot easily escape legal consequences through contractual language. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving affected parties time to understand and adjust to the new legal requirements.

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