2009 Senate Bill 35

Revise architect or engineer suit statute of limitations

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To revise the statute of limitations for malpractice lawsuits against an architect or engineer by clarifying that the suit must be filed within the "period of repose," which is six years after the completion of the project, (with some exceptions), or one year of the alleged defect being discovered or from when it should have been discovered.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 1, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary