BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1574: Construction contracts

Concerning construction contracts.

Summary

Makes void and unenforceable any clause in a construction contract which purports to waive, release, or extinguish claim rights to damages or an equitable adjustment for failure to submit a claim notice in a particular time frame or in a particular form, absent material prejudice to the party seeking to enforce the clause.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1574), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to construction contracts;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 24, 2017First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

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