Codify the Spearin doctrine in public construction contracts
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Signed into Law
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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- House Commerce and Labor: H. B. No. 921, H. B. No. 605, H. B. No. 717, H. B. No. 769House Commerce and Labor · Jun 3, 2026
- House Commerce and Labor: H. B. No. 465, H. B. No. 605House Commerce and Labor · Mar 18, 2026
History
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
Sponsors
- Heidi Workman · sponsor
- Thaddeus J. Claggett
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