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HB5454 - 104th General Assembly

PROTECT NEW HOME BUYERS
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dagmara Avelar and Natalie A. Manley
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Consumer Protection New Construction Residential Housing Act. Provides that a housing merchant implied warranty is implied in the contract or agreement for the sale of a new home and shall survive the passing of title. A housing merchant implied warranty shall mean that: (1) one year from and after the warranty date the home will be free from defects due to a failure to have been constructed in a skillful manner; (2) two years from and after the warranty date the plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems of the home will be free from defects due to a failure by the builder to have installed the systems in a skillful manner; and (3) six years from and after the warranty date the home will be free from material defects. Provides for the exclusion or modification of warranties. Preempts home rule.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley