Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
After extended debate, Utah House limits indemnity clauses for motor carriers
Summary
Lawmakers passed HB73 to curtail enforceability of broad indemnity or hold-harmless clauses that shift liability for negligence onto motor carriers. Sponsors said the change levels the playing field for smaller carriers; opponents and questioners sought clarity on scope and unintended consequences.
Representative Ipsen, sponsor of House Bill 73, told the House that the bill addresses widespread contractual indemnity clauses that small motor carriers are asked to sign by large shippers and facilities. He said those clauses can require carriers to accept responsibility even for catastrophic losses at a shipper's facility, putting small companies at existential risk.
F…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
