BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5046: Residential construction
Creating a cause of action for residential construction defects.
Summary
- Provides that any homeowner may file an action in tort against the builder, general contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, individual product manufacturer, or design professional to recover damages arising out of, or related to deficiencies in, the construction, design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision, or testing of the homeowner's residence.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 9, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Brian Weinstein (D-41)
- Introduced
- January 9, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to creating a cause of action for defects in construction on a residence;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Brian Weinstein (D-41)
9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Housing.
SB 5046 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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