2016 House Bill 5230

Ban snowplow service contract indemnity clauses

Introduced in the House

Jan. 21, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Ken Yonker (R-72)

To prohibit indemnity promises in commercial snowplow and deicing service contracts, which require the contractor to indemnify or hold harmless the property owner from liability for loss or damage resulting from negligence or omissions (like missing a spot when clearing ice from walkways).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Earl Poleski (R-64)

To clarify that the bill applies to contracts entered after it goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To clarify that the bill only bans contracts indemnifying against lawsuits claiming the service receiver was solely responsible for negligence.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 25, 2016

Passed in the House 101 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 31, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary