2007 Senate Bill 865

Revise architect or engineer suit statute of limitations

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2007

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

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 6, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 14, 2008

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

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.

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.