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RI SB 167
Author
Roger Picard
764 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-769-4902
rep-picard@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 HB 5487.
History
02/01/2017 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
02/14/2017 Hearing in Senate Committee on Judiciary. Recommended to be held for further study.