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HB 605·OH·house

Codify the Spearin doctrine in public construction contracts

In CommitteeFiled Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Heidi Workman
Latest Action

Refer to Committee

Feb 4, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a statutory implied warranty that owners must provide complete, accurate plans and specifications for public construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors are not liable for damages caused by defects in those plans if they follow them reasonably. It also makes any contract clause that tries to override this protection void.

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