S04591Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits broad indemnification by a design professional of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts except to the extent that damages were caused by or are the proximate result of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional.
Introduced by Jeremy Cooney, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits broad indemnification by a design professional of a state or local agency or political subdivision involving public work for contracts except to the extent that damages were caused by or are the proximate result of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Procurement And Contracts Committee Vote · May 18, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| Lea Webb | 52 | Yes |
| Jeremy Zellner | 61 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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