House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts R.S. 9:2779 to provide a clear definition of "construction contract" and to make technical changes related to construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. The bill defines a construction contract as any agreement involving the design, construction, alteration, renovation, repair, or maintenance of various types of real property improvements, while explicitly excluding certain activities such as the construction of dirt or gravel roads for oil and gas access, oil flow lines, and gas gathering lines.

Additionally, the bill establishes that any provisions in construction contracts requiring disputes to be resolved outside of Louisiana or governed by the laws of another jurisdiction are deemed inequitable and against public policy. Such provisions are declared null and void, ensuring that disputes can be pursued within Louisiana's legal framework. The bill also clarifies that these provisions apply to contracts entered into on or after September 6, 1991, and specifies that they do not apply to negotiated labor contracts.

Statutes affected:
HB170 Original: