Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 1295 — Construction Defects

Last action — Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  5. Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  6. Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  7. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  8. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1295 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 1295?
HB 1295 is sponsored by Rizo, Alex (Republican) and Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1295?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1295?
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