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FL S0204

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "completion of contract" as the later of the date of final performance of contracted services or the date final payment becomes due, regardless of when payment is actually made.

  • Applies the definition to actions founded on design, planning, or construction of improvements to real property, which must be commenced within 4 years of the completion date (or other triggering dates) and within 10 years maximum.

  • Reenacts section 627.441(2) relating to commercial general liability policies for contractors to incorporate the amended completion date definition in references to section 95.11(3)(c).

  • Applies retroactively to causes of action that accrue on or after July 1, 2017.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Limitations on Actions other than for the Recovery of Real Property

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 377 (Ch. 2017-101)

5/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/7/2017
Regulated Industries3/16/2017
Judiciary1/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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