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House advances bill to give subcontractors reciprocal rights against contract waivers amid debate
Summary
House debate on HB362 centered on granting subcontractors reciprocal contract rights to pursue claims for unreasonable delays and related fees; supporters argued it levels the playing field, opponents called it government intrusion into private contracting. A vote was taken on the House floor (transcript opens voting but tally not printed).
Representative Eric Hutchings introduced House Bill 362 to amend construction-contract provisions that allow general contractors to include waiver clauses limiting subcontractor remedies for unreasonable delays.
Hutchings said the bill would allow subcontractors the reciprocal right to pursue claims in court when clauses…
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