SF 768

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/02/2013 12:43pm

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 negligent operation, maintenance, or design of
that 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, 2013, and applies to causes
of action commenced on or after that date.
new text end