HB1541

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," providing for void and unenforceable provisions or terms in construction contracts; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·6/3/25

Pennsylvania HB1541 amends existing law to void certain indemnification provisions in construction contracts and clarifies insurance coverage for.

Pennsylvania HB1541 amends the act of July 9, 1970, to invalidate provisions in construction contracts that indemnify, hold harmless, or insure parties for damages arising from negligence. It also specifies that insurance coverage for additional insureds must align with the contract's requirements and cannot exceed the permitted extent by law. This law affects architects, engineers, surveyors, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved in construction projects.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

10:00 AM

Banking & Insurance (s) Hearing

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Reported as committed

Jun 9

Senate

First consideration

May 1

Senate

Referred to Banking & Insurance