RI HB 5487
Author
Brian Kennedy
PO Box 1001
Ashway, RI 02804-0018
401-377-8818
rep-kennedy@rilin.state.ri.us
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Bill Text
Category
Indemnity Agreements
State
RI
Summary
Prohibits indemnity agreement in motor carrier transportation contract.
Issue
Renders void and unenforceable any motor transportation contract term indemnifying an indemnitee from or against its own negligence, intentional acts or omissions in contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the chapter.
Notes
Carries-over to 2018. Companion to SB 167.
History
02/15/2017 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Corporations.
02/28/2017 House Committee on Corporations recommended measure be held for further study.