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MN SF2468

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Scott Newman

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Changes the trigger for the statute of limitations on construction defect claims from "discovery of the injury" to "the cause of action accrues," with a 2-year window to file suit
  • Establishes a 10-year absolute repose period from substantial completion of construction, after which no claims may be brought regardless of discovery
  • Allows contribution and indemnity actions to be filed up to 2 years after the cause of action accrues, but not more than 14 years after substantial completion
  • Exempts claims based on negligence in maintenance, operation, or inspection of the property improvement and claims against equipment or machinery manufacturers
  • Applies to all causes of action accruing on or after the effective date, which is the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Real property improvement construction and services actions for damages regulation

Last Action

Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF2743

4/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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