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 the result of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional.

This bill aims to limit the liability of design professionals, such as architects and engineers, when working on public projects. It prevents these professionals from being held responsible for damages unless they are directly caused by their own negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. This means that design professionals will not have to cover costs that arise from issues outside their control.

Supporters of the bill argue that it protects design professionals from unfair financial burdens and encourages them to take on public projects without fear of excessive liability. By clarifying the limits of indemnification, the bill ensures that professionals are only held accountable for their own mistakes, promoting fairness in public contracting.

Critics of the bill contend that it could lead to a lack of accountability among design professionals, potentially compromising the quality and safety of public works. They argue that by limiting indemnification, the bill may shift undue risk onto state and local agencies, which could result in increased costs for taxpayers if problems arise in public projects.