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HB 1295

Construction Defects

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robbie Brackett and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1295 modified Florida's construction defect liability framework, but the bill died in subcommittee without advancing or becoming law in 2025.

Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1295

Legislative bill overview

HB 1295 addresses the legal framework governing construction defect claims in Florida, likely modifying statutes of limitations, notice requirements, or liability standards for builders and contractors. The bill was referred to multiple committees addressing civil justice, professional licensing, and judiciary matters before dying in subcommittee in June 2025.

Why this is important

Construction defect litigation significantly impacts Florida's real estate market, homeowner protections, and construction industry costs. Changes to defect claim procedures directly affect whether homeowners can recover damages for structural or systemic problems and influence builder insurance and project pricing.

Potential points of contention

  • Statute of limitations: Proposals to shorten timeframes for filing defect claims could limit homeowners' ability to discover and pursue damages for latent defects
  • Notice and pre-litigation requirements: Stricter notice procedures might create technical barriers that prevent homeowners from accessing courts
  • Builder liability protections: The bill may have limited builder exposure for certain defect categories, benefiting construction industry interests over consumer protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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