HB 1143 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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," further providing for title of act; and providing for indemnification agreements relative to construction contracts, including agreements for architectural, engineering or land surveying services.

This bill invalidates clauses in construction contracts that attempt to shield a party (like architects, engineers, contractors, or suppliers) from liability for damages caused by their own negligence. It specifically makes such indemnification terms unenforceable across all construction projects, including building design, roadwork, and infrastructure. The law applies to any agreement involving construction, repair, or maintenance of structures, highways, or land development. This change takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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