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Introduced
03/03/2019
03/03/2019
In Committee
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
Crossed Over
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
Passed
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires notice of nonpayment to be under oath; specifies that claimant or lienor who serves fraudulent notice of nonpayment forfeits his or her rights under bond; provides that service of fraudulent notice of nonpayment is complete defense to claimant's or lienor's claim against bond; provides that provision relating to attorney fees applies to certain suits brought by contractors.
AI Summary
This bill amends several provisions related to construction bonds in Florida. It requires notices of nonpayment to be under oath, specifies that a claimant who serves a fraudulent notice forfeits their rights under the bond, and provides that service of a fraudulent notice is a complete defense to the claimant's claim. The bill also expands the provisions related to attorney's fees to apply to suits brought by contractors, in addition to owners, subcontractors, laborers, and materialmen. The amendments to the attorney's fees statute apply only to payment or performance bonds issued on or after October 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Business and Professions Subcommittee (House), Civil Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-94 (on 06/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/BillText/e1/PDF |
| House Floor Substitue Amendment #933231 to Amendment (659785) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/Amendment/933231/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #659785 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/Amendment/659785/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #212029 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/Amendment/212029/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #640257 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/Amendment/640257/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #784603 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/Amendment/784603/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1247/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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