state_legiscan_backfill · DC
Contractor's Right to Stop Work for Nonpayment Amendment Act of 2025
May 19, 2025
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit construction contract provisions that restrict contractors or subcontractors from stopping work due to nonpayment. It establishes mandatory notice procedures and specific timelines for contractors to notify owners of payment defaults and for parties to contest withheld payments due to deficient work.
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Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0254
Common questions
- What does "Contractor's Right to Stop Work for Nonpayment Amendment Act of 2025" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit construction contract provisions that restrict contractors or subcontractors from stopping work due to nonpayment. It…
- When was it published?
- It was published on May 19, 2025.