BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2059: Construction disputes

Addressing the preservation of claim rights in construction disputes.

Summary

Makes a contract provision that bars a contractor's claim if the contractor fails to submit a specific claim notice, enforceable to the extent that the failure harms the party entitled to the notice.
Makes the builder's right to cure statute apply prospectively only, and tolls the statute of limitations if a homeowner files a suit before giving the builder the required notice of an opportunity to cure.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2059), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to preservation of claim rights in construction disputes;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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