All Roll Calls
Yes: 218 • No: 0
ArkansasHB14682025 Regular SessionHouse
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING CLAIMS AGAINST HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS.
Sponsored By: Bruce Cozart (Republican), Jim Petty (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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New steps before filing home defect claims
Arkansas law sets new steps for owners and renters who have the right to bring home defect claims. These steps cover defects found within one year after the home is completed, including claims handled through arbitration. Covered claims involve home improvement contractors, residential builders, or suppliers that make or provide windows or doors. A warranty defines the defect when one exists. Otherwise, defects include faulty materials, building code violations, or work below accepted construction standards. You must send detailed written notice at least 28 days before filing, describing the defect and its known results. The notice must request a written response within 14 days proposing an inspection, offering a remedy, or disputing the claim. An inspection proposal must include a time frame; afterward, the contractor can offer a remedy or dispute the claim. You can proceed without another notice if the claim is disputed, no timely response arrives, or you reject the offer. You can also proceed if an accepted remedy is not completed. To accept, respond in writing within 30 days after receiving the offer. You must allow reasonable access during normal working hours so the work can be completed by the offered timetable. Once the accepted remedy is completed, you cannot pursue that claim in court or arbitration. Before work starts, contractors and covered suppliers must give owners or renters written notice explaining these requirements. These steps do not apply to Arkansas Attorney General actions under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Bruce Cozart
Republican • House
Jim Petty
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
RJ Hawk
Republican • House
Joshua Bryant
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Vote - Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:12:38 PM
Yes: 90 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Senate Vote - Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:08:13 PM
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
House Vote - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 3:02:19 PM
Yes: 96 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Notification that HB1468 is now Act 558
4/14/2025HouseCorrectly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
4/9/2025HouseTO BE ENROLLED
4/9/2025HouseSenate amendment # 1 read and concurred in.
4/9/2025HouseReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass, concur in Senate Amendment No. 1
4/8/2025HouseRe-referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
4/3/2025HouseReturned from Senate as passed, as amended # 1
4/3/2025HouseReturned to the House as passed as amended # 1 .
4/3/2025SenateRead the third time and passed.
4/3/2025SenateREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
4/2/2025SenateAmendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
4/2/2025SenatePlaced on second reading for purpose of amendment.
4/2/2025SenateReturned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
4/1/2025SenateRead first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
3/19/2025SenateReceived from the House.
3/19/2025SenateRead the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
3/19/2025HouseReturned by the Committee Do Pass
3/18/2025HouseREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
3/17/2025HouseAmendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
3/17/2025HousePlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
3/17/2025HouseRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
2/13/2025HouseFiled
2/13/2025House
Bill Text
HB1468 - Introduced
2/13/2025
Act Version
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