Providing that a construction defect must be substantiated by an adverse effect upon the homeowner

This bill, LC 3145, proposed requiring homeowners to prove that a construction defect caused a specific negative impact - such as property damage, health issues, or financial loss - to pursue a legal claim against builders. It would have directly affected homeowners filing defect lawsuits and construction companies facing such claims. The key provision would have shifted the burden of proof by mandating documented evidence of actual harm, rather than allowing claims based solely on the existence of a defect. However, the bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and never became law.