Malpractice actions: architects, engineers, or surveyors.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The measure seeks to change the state's legal rules for malpractice actions involving architects, engineers, or surveyors. It would affect those professionals and any parties filing or defending such claims, aiming to clarify or adjust how these cases are handled. The change is intended to address concerns about the current malpractice framework for these occupations.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6101.). · Aug 10, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 23, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 16, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 28, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
2. May 12, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 11, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4989.)
4. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 29, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
6. Apr 28, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 28).
7. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
9. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Darsh Patel (D) · sponsor
• Patel

Bill text

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