Law & Regulation
Florida's prompt-payment law (SB 290) tightens payment timelines on construction work
The 2026 law sets a 45-day payment window and took effect July 1, 2026, according to the DBPR construction board.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's construction industry page lists SB 290, the 2026 prompt-payment bill, among its hot topics. The enrolled bill sets a 45-day payment timeline and took effect July 1, 2026.
Contractors and subcontractors should read the enrolled text for the exact timelines, notice requirements and which contracts it covers before relying on it in a payment dispute.
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