Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
Section 1. Section 42-158k of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2010):
No construction contract may provide for any retainage in an amount that exceeds [seven and one-half] five per cent of the estimated amount of a progress payment for the life of the construction project.
Approved June 8, 2010