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HB 699

Design Professional Contracts

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Conerly

HB 699 establishes contractual standards for Florida design professionals, likely defining liability terms and contract requirements for architects and engineers in construction projects.

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill Summary · HB 699

Legislative bill overview

HB 699 appears to regulate contract requirements and standards for design professionals (architects, engineers, etc.) in Florida. Based on its referral pattern to subcommittees focused on professional activities and civil justice, it likely establishes provisions around contract terms, liability protections, or licensing requirements for design professionals engaged in construction and engineering projects.

Why is this important

Design professional contracts directly affect project costs, timelines, and accountability in Florida's construction industry. Clear contractual standards protect both professionals from unreasonable liability and clients from incomplete or negligent work, impacting everything from residential home construction to major infrastructure projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability caps vs. consumer protection: Whether limits on design professionals' liability adequately protect clients or unfairly shield professionals from accountability
  • Contract standardization: Whether mandated contract provisions restrict market competition or beneficial flexibility between parties
  • Scope creep and change orders: How the bill addresses disputes over project scope expansion and associated cost increases, which commonly create litigation

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

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