HF 340

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/02/2011 09:31am

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; prohibiting waivers of liability for negligent conduct;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [604.055] WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT CONDUCT.
new text end

new text begin An agreement between parties that purports to release, limit, or waive the liability of
one party for damage arising out of the negligence of that party or a defect in the party's
premises is against public policy and void and unenforceable. The agreement is severable
from a waiver of liability for injuries resulting from the risk inherent in a particular activity.
new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "party" or "parties" includes a person, agent, servant or
employee of that party or parties, and includes a minor or another who is authorized to
sign or accept the agreement on behalf of the minor.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2011, and applies to causes
of action commenced on or after that date.
new text end