H88 Summary

• Clarifies lien agent designation requirements for property improvements costing $30,000 or more, exempting single-family residential dwelling units occupied by owners and accessory buildings incidental to residences.

• Expands the definition of services that must be disclosed when notifying lower-tier subcontractors to include "labor, materials, rental equipment, or professional design or surveying services" rather than just "labor."

• Allows custom contractors building single-family residences to designate lien agents on behalf of owners if authorized in the written contract and establishes conditions for when this designation satisfies notice requirements.

• Changes language from "applicant uses" to "owner occupies" regarding residential dwelling exemptions in building permit regulations for consistency across relevant statutes.

• Removes provisions requiring lien agents to acknowledge receipt of contractor and design professional information within three business days.