An Act 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.

Summary

The bill updates the 1970 indemnification act to declare that any contract term requiring an owner, contractor, or their agents to indemnify another party for damages caused by the indemnified party’s own negligence is unenforceable. It applies to non‑residential construction agreements and adds clear definitions of “construction contract” and “indemnitee.” The change is intended to prevent unfair liability shifting in construction projects.

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