HB 1295: Construction Defects
GENERAL BILL by Brackett ; Rizo
Construction Defects; Provides that certain deviations from construction projects are not considered construction defects; revises parties to be served written notice; requires claimants to describe with specificity location of known damages from alleged defective conditions; revises parts of property parties may inspect; requires claimants who accept offer to repair to provide offeror reasonable access to claimant's property; provides when certain claimants may or may not proceed with action against offeror; provides that if certain persons obtain required building permits, certificate of occupancy, & local government approval, project passes required inspections under Florida Building Code; requires certain claimants to agree to preaction mediation in writing; requires certain parties to deposit funds in escrow account for specified purpose; provides when funds may be distributed; requires parties to contract with licensed engineer or construction management firm for specified purpose; provides that any remaining funds in escrow account be released back to payor.
Last Action: 3/5/2025 House - Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/27/2025 House • Filed
3/4/2025 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/5/2025 House • Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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HB 1295, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/27/2025 at 10:47 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1442 Construction Defects McClain Similar Last Action: 3/10/2025 S Introduced 
Citations - Statutes (5)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 558.001 Legislative findings and declaration. Page 3 (pdf) 558.002 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf) 558.003 Action; compliance. Page 4 (pdf) 558.004 Notice and opportunity to repair. Page 4 (pdf) 558.005 Contract provisions; application. Page 11 (pdf)