A 469 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Limits home improvement contractor from entering into contract with full indemnification provision.

This bill prohibits home improvement contractors in New Jersey from requiring subcontractors to cover all costs through "full indemnification" clauses in contracts. It specifically limits any liability clause between contractors and subcontractors for defects or poor workmanship to a maximum of 50% indemnification. The law applies to all home improvement contracts over $500 and requires contractors to include a certification in written contracts stating they will not seek full indemnification from subcontractors. These changes aim to prevent contractors from shifting full financial responsibility to subcontractors for project issues.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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