HB1311

Retainage Surety Bond Construction Contracts

Complete·5/7/26

Colorado HB1311 allows contractors to submit a surety bond in lieu of retainage in construction contracts.

Colorado HB1311 modifies the state's construction contract laws by allowing contractors to submit a surety bond in place of retainage. The bill defines "retainage bond" as a surety bond issued by an insurer licensed in Colorado. The bond must assure the person accepting it that the contractor will faithfully perform all contract provisions and pay all laborers, suppliers, and subcontractors. The property owner or contractor must accept a bond meeting these requirements and release the retainage covered by the bond.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Third Reading Calendar

Apr 6

7:30 AM

Senate Second Reading Calendar

History

May 7

Governor Signed

Apr 28

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

Apr 28

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate