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DE HB400

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames Chapter 35, Title 6 of the Delaware Code as the "Building Construction Procedures Act"

  • Voids as against public policy any contract provision requiring construction disputes to be resolved under the laws of a state other than Delaware

  • Voids as against public policy any contract provision requiring litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other dispute resolution to occur in a state other than Delaware

  • Applies to all construction work contracts, subcontracts, and agreements, including public works contracts awarded under Chapter 69, Title 29 of the Delaware Code

  • Defines "construction work" consistently with existing provisions in §3501(2) of Title 6

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Building Construction Disputes.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

6/16/2010

Committee Referrals

Labor & Industrial Relations6/8/2010
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/11/2010

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