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2016 House Bill 5230: Ban snowplow service contract indemnity clauses
Introduced by Rep. Ken Yonker R-Caledonia on January 21, 2016
To prohibit indemnity promises in commercial snowplow and deicing service contracts, which require the contractor to indemnify or hold harmless the property owner from liability for loss or damage resulting from negligence or omissions (like missing a spot when clearing ice from walkways). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 21, 2016
Reported in the House on April 19, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Earl Poleski R-Jackson on May 24, 2016
To clarify that the bill applies to contracts entered after it goes into effect.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 24, 2016
Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen R-Walker on May 24, 2016
To clarify that the bill only bans contracts indemnifying against lawsuits claiming the service receiver was solely responsible for negligence.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 24, 2016
Received in the Senate on May 31, 2016
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 31, 2016