Florida H0699 regulates design professional contracts, voiding certain indemnification provisions and setting a standard of care.

Florida H0699 amends existing statutes to regulate design professional contracts with public agencies. It voids and makes unenforceable any contract provision that requires a design professional to indemnify a contracting party or third party from liability for damages not caused by the design professional's negligence or intentional tort. The bill also mandates that design professionals perform services with the skill and care ordinarily provided by competent professionals. It applies to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2026, and does not affect existing contracts or agreements.

Florida H0699 regulates design professional contracts, voiding certain indemnification provisions and setting a standard of care.

Florida H0699 amends existing statutes to regulate design professional contracts with public agencies. It voids and makes unenforceable any contract provision that requires a design professional to indemnify a contracting party or third party from liability for damages not caused by the design professional's negligence or intentional tort. The bill also mandates that design professionals perform services with the skill and care ordinarily provided by competent professionals. It applies to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2026, and does not affect existing contracts or agreements.