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AZ HB2496

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Way

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires Arizona revitalization districts to include specific contractor and subcontractor protection provisions in all construction contracts
  • Allows contractors to suspend performance or terminate contracts after providing 7 days written notice if the district fails to make timely payment of certified and approved amounts
  • Permits subcontractors to suspend or terminate with 3-7 days notice if the district fails to pay certified amounts, if the contractor fails to pass along district payments, or if the district declines to approve billing for reasons unrelated to the subcontractor's work
  • Entitles contractors and subcontractors who suspend work to recover costs for mobilization from shutdown or restart of the project
  • Awards reasonable attorney fees and costs to the successful party in any action to enforce these contract rights, with the changes applying to contracts executed after the act's effective date

Legislative Description

Revitalization districts; construction contracts

Revitalization Districts

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency2/26/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Commerce1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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