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SB1650Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Construction Defects.

IntroducedSenate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Clarifies the statute of repose to make it clear that the statute applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Requires the claimant to provide actual evidence of the nature and cause of the construction defect and extent of necessary repairs, along with the notice of claim. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's proposal to inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to CPN, JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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