HB568

Limit retainage in certain private construction projects

Introduced·11/4/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB568 limits retainage to 5% for private construction projects valued over $1 million.

Ohio HB568 amends the Revised Code to restrict retainage in private construction projects valued over $1 million. Retainage refers to the withholding of a portion of the payment until the project is completed. This bill caps retainage at 5% of the contract value, effective for contracts entered into after the bill's effective date. It does not apply to public projects or when there is a good faith claim related to the work or materials.

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Current
Small Business Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 17

2:15 PM

House Small Business T., Santucci, 3rd Hearing, Opp/IP Testimony

Nov 18, 2025

2:15 PM

House Small Business T., Santucci, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Nov 5, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Small Business

Nov 4, 2025

House

Introduced