A road or bridge contract may not require a party to the contract to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend another party for liability, damages, losses, or costs caused by the negligence, wantonness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the party to be indemnified or its officers, employees, or agents. Any such requirement contained in a contract entered into after April 20, 2021 is void and unenforceable.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Indemnification Provisions in Public Works Contracts Prohibited.
Section 39-9-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 39-9-3 - Certain Indemnification Requirements Unenforceable.
Section 39-9-4 - Certain Indemnification Requirements Permitted.
Section 39-9-5 - Scope of Additional Insured Coverage Requirements.
Section 39-9-6 - Applicability of Certain Indemnification Requirements.
Section 39-9-8 - Construction With Joint and Several Liability and Workers' Compensation Laws.