Bill Summary

HB 449 Department of Transportation Contractor Liability (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Alvarez, D.
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Summary
Department of Transportation Contractor Liability: Provides that contractor is considered agent of this state in certain circumstances; requires contract documents to indemnify DOT for liability caused by negligence of contractor or its employees. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
» H Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
   H Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
11/18/25
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Filed
11/24/25
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Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee; Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
11/24/25
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Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0449
Filed on 11/18/25
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
337.195
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