SC H5218

Requires plaintiffs in lawsuits involving defective or unsafe conditions of real property improvements to file expert witness affidavits with their complaint, specifying at least one negligent act or omission and the factual basis for each claim against each defendant

Allows plaintiffs 30 days to cure defective affidavits if a defendant files a motion to dismiss alleging specific defects with their initial responsive pleading; courts may extend this deadline

Bars complaint renewal after the statute of limitations expires if plaintiff fails to file the required affidavit, unless the court finds the affidavit existed on time and the failure to file was due to mistake

Takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies only to claims arising or accruing after that date