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SB 440: Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act.
What SB 440 does, verified December 13, 2025
This bill establishes a claim resolution process for contractors and subcontractors in private works of improvement. A claim is defined as a written demand sent by registered mail or certified mail for a time extension to relieve from damages or penalties for delay assessed by the owner. The process is applicable to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, and is in effect until January 1, 2030.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 583, Statutes of 2025. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Oct. 10, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 583, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 10, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 05, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2287.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |