Limits home improvement contractor from entering into contract with full indemnification provision.
This bill prohibits home improvement contractors in New Jersey from including full indemnification clauses in contracts with subcontractors. It specifically bans contractors from seeking full liability coverage for defects or poor workmanship, capping such indemnification at 50% of the cost. All home improvement contracts exceeding $500 must include a certification that the contractor will not seek full indemnification and will limit subcontractor liability to 50%. The law applies to all registered home improvement contractors under New Jersey's Contractors' Registration Act.
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024
Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Gabe Rodriguez
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