Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1761: An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements
Status: Failed, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Prohibit the Transfer of Liability Relating to a Party's Own Negligence or Liability in Contracts' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Prohibit the Transfer of Liability Relating to a Party's Own Negligence or Liability in Contracts' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 201-B is enacted to read: CHAPTER 201-B TRANSFER OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS PROHIBITED §1120-E. Transfer of liability provisions in contracts prohibited 1. Transfer of liability provisions void and unenforceable. A provision or agreement in a contract that purports to transfer or has the effect of transferring to another party liability for negligence arising out of a party's own negligence or liability for a party's own liability arising out of an intentional act or omission is void and unenforceable. 2. Additional insured not prohibited. This section does not prohibit an agreement from including any party as an additional insured in an insurance policy. 3. Exception. This section does not affect the validity of: A. An insurance policy for workers' compensation or any other insurance policy or agreement issued by an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this State; B. A surety bond issued by an entity authorized to engage in the business of acting as a surety in this State; …
Sponsors
- Joshua Morris (R, 91) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- : Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Bill and accompanying papers were COMMITTED to the Committee on Judiciary in concurrence.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYOn OBJECTION of Representative MORRIS of Turner REMOVED.The Committee Report was READ.On motion of Representative MORRIS of Turner the Bill and accompanying papers were COMMITTED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence
- : Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Subjects: INDEMNIFICATION, CONTRACTS, INSURANCE PRACTICES, Legislature, Senate, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1761?
- LD1761 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements.
- What does LD1761 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Prohibit Indemnification Agreements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Prohibit the Transfer of Liability Relating to a Party's Own Negligence or Liability in Contracts' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1761?
- Failed as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1761?
- Joshua Morris (R, 91).
- Where is the official record for LD1761?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1761&snum=132
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