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Senate backs revisions aimed at reducing litigation and supporting multifamily development in construction‑defect bill
Summary
The Senate passed HB 1272 after amendments that create a voluntary multifamily construction incentive program, clarify third‑party inspection rules, and set exhaustion processes for dispute resolution.
The Colorado Senate on April 16 approved House Bill 1272, a package of changes aimed at reducing construction‑defect litigation and encouraging multifamily and condominium development. Sponsors said amendments negotiated with stakeholders — builders, homeowners’ advocates, insurance companies and trial attorneys — rebalanced protections and inspection requirements.
Sponsor Sen. Roberts told the chamber the bill is voluntary for builders: those who participate in the multifamily construction incentive program would be subject to extra inspection requirements…
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