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SB 61: Private works of improvement: retention payments.
What SB 61 does, verified December 6, 2025
This bill aims to regulate retention payments for private works of improvement. It limits the amount of retention payments withheld from contractors to 5% of the payment, with certain exceptions. The bill also requires that retention payments not be withheld from subcontractors or subcontractors' subcontractors. In cases where a contractor disputes the retention payment, the court must award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2025. (2025-07-14)Alert me
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| Jul. 14, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2025. |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:15 a.m. |
| Jun. 23, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 2247.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun. 23, 2025 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |