SB 1452 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to construction contracts

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Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 18, 2025 Last action May 4, 2026

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6261S.01I - Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised to expand its scope from a single new section to repealing two existing sections and enacting two new ones. The new version broadens the definition of covered work to include design and maintenance, explicitly excludes certain types of multifamily housing like dormitories, and establishes stricter rules for monthly payments and retainage releases to protect contractors and subcontractors.

Scope change

The bill now applies to a wider range of construction activities including design and maintenance, while explicitly excluding assisted living facilities and student housing from its protections.

SCOPE

The bill was changed to repeal previous sections and replace them with new ones that cover a broader range of construction activities.

DEFINITION

Definitions were updated to include design, alteration, repair, and maintenance work, and to explicitly exclude multifamily rental, student housing, and assisted living facilities.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements mandate that owners make progress payments on a monthly or milestone basis and set specific rules for when retainage can be released to subcontractors.

ENFORCEMENT

The bill clarifies that any contract terms attempting to waive the rights granted by this act are void and unenforceable.

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Committee

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (6261S.03C)

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

upper

Dec 18, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors