Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3166: Establishes rules to govern contracts between contractors, subcontractors, and other parties to construction contracts
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 436, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to construction contracts. Section A. Chapter 436, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 436.302, to read as follows: 436.302. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Construction contract", a written or oral (b) Between a contractor and a subcontractor or a supplier; (c) Between a subcontractor and a sub-subcontractor or a supplier; or (d) Between a sub-subcontractor and a sub-sub-subcontractor or a supplier at whatever tier for construction, reconstruction, renovatio.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 436, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to construction contracts. Section A. Chapter 436, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 436.302, to read as follows: 436.302. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Construction contract", a written or oral (b) Between a contractor and a subcontractor or a supplier; (c) Between a subcontractor and a sub-subcontractor or a supplier; or (d) Between a sub-subcontractor and a sub-sub-subcontractor or a supplier at whatever tier for construction, reconstruction, renovation, remodeling, alteration, maintenance, repair, moving, design, excavation, or demolition; and that is intended to be used for nongovernmental purposes; of any Missouri real property, buildings, structures, improvements, private roads, highways, streets, bridges, viaducts, shafts, wells, water or sewer systems, gas or other distribution systems, pipelines, appurtenances, or appliances, including any demolition, moving, or excavation connected therewith; and shall include the furnishing of surveying, design, engineering, development, supervision, testing, observation, planning, or management services; or any labor, materials, EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 3166 supplies, tools, equipment, and services performed, provided, furnished, supplied, or rendered in …