2022 House Bill 6174

Dun building owners for past-due payments to contractors

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Joe Tate (D-2)

To require that all contracts for private commercial building construction projects must include a 30 day prompt payment clause, a statement that the owner has sufficient funds or financing in place to complete the work, and a 12% annualized late-payment penalty clause. The bill also prescribes procedures for disputes.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism