Our colleagues at the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) have exciting news for Colorado snow removal companies regarding the Snow Removal Liability Limitations Act, which ASCA created as a model legislation. As ASCA explains:

“This bill limits property owners from transferring their liability to snow and ice management companies. For example, a property owner limits snow and ice management services on a property but includes a hold-harmless/indemnification clause that holds the contractor responsible for any, and all accidents, incidents, or injuries related to snow and ice on the property. This bill makes that clause null and void. To be clear, this does not eliminate the contractor’s liability. If you do a poor job under terms of the service contract, then you are, and should be, liable if someone is injured.”

Here in Colorado, Senator Dominick Moreno introduced this legislation as Senate Bill #18-062. This bill was assigned to the Judiciary Committee, and a hearing is scheduled for February 14 at the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver. ALCC representatives will join ASCA and other Colorado snow contractors on this date to testify on the merits of the legislation. This is an open hearing, and everyone is invited to attend. We encourage you to contact your state senator and encourage their support for this legislation. Find and contact your Colorado state senator.

Your message is simple: “Please support Senate Bill 18-062.” This bill goes a long way in keeping Colorado citizens safe in the winter months, as well as positively impacting snow and ice management contractors’ skyrocketing insurance premiums.

If you are interested in attending the hearing or getting involved with snow removal advocacy, contact me at [email protected] or at 303 757-5611.