Construction Contract Indemnification for Negligence Act (740 ILCS 35/)

740-ilcs-35740 ILCS 35CodeJan 1, 1900

Chapter 740 — Civil Liabilities

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Sec. 0.01. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Construction Contract Indemnification for Negligence Act.

(Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

Sec. 1.

With respect to contracts or agreements, either public or private, for the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, highway bridge, viaducts or other work dealing with construction, or for any moving, demolition or excavation connected therewith, every covenant, promise or agreement to indemnify or hold harmless another person from that person's own negligence is void as against public policy and wholly unenforceable.

(Source: P.A. 77-1629.)

Sec. 2.

This Act applies only to contracts or agreements entered into after its effective date.

(Source: P.A. 77-1629.)

Sec. 3.

This Act does not apply to construction bonds or insurance contracts or agreements.

(Source: P.A. 77-1629.)

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