HB1143

Amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors and owners, contractors, subcontractors or suppliers and indemnification agreements relating to snow removal or ice control services," further providing for title of act; and providing for indemnification agreements relative to construction contracts, including agreements for architectural, engineering or land surveying services.

Introduced·4/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1143 amends the 1970 act on indemnification agreements to include construction contracts and voids indemnity clauses for negligence.

Pennsylvania HB1143 amends the 1970 act concerning indemnification agreements between architects, engineers, or surveyors and construction parties. The bill updates the title to include indemnification agreements relative to construction contracts, including architectural, engineering, or land surveying services. It also voids any indemnity clauses in construction contracts that attempt to indemnify a party for damages, claims, losses, or expenses arising from negligence. This change aims to protect against agreements that shift liability for negligence, ensuring public policy is upheld.

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Current
Insurance Committee
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History

Apr 4, 2025

House

Referred to Insurance