Bill > S1006

This bill amends Idaho's existing construction contract law to explicitly require that any construction contracts for private work improvements in Idaho must be subject to Idaho law and cannot mandate dispute resolution (such as litigation or arbitration) in another state or jurisdiction. The bill builds upon existing statutes governing construction contracts that already regulate matters like retention payments, withholding percentages, and payment timelines for contractors and subcontractors. The key addition is a new provision (added as subsection 6) that ensures all construction contracts, including those involving original contractors, subcontractors, and materials/equipment providers, must be governed by Idaho law and resolved within Idaho. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating it will go into full effect on July 1, 2025, and maintains the existing provision that it is against public policy for any party to be required to waive the statute's protections. This change aims to provide stronger legal protection and predictability for construction contract participants within the state of Idaho.

Business and Industry, Justice

Commerce and Human Resources Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1006/