Construction Prompt Payment Act
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- Sponsor
- Niki Sharma
- Introduced
- OCTOBER 7, 2025
- Royal assent
- —
- Final vote
- —
Legislative timeline
- 1stOct 7, 2025
- 2ndOct 21, 2025
- Comm.Nov 20, 2025
- 3rdNov 20, 2025
- Senate—
- AssentNov 27, 2025
Bill overview
Bill BC20, “Construction Prompt Payment Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Niki Sharma (NDP, Vancouver-Hastings).
It reached first reading on October 7, 2025, second reading on October 21, 2025, committee stage on November 20, 2025 and third reading on November 20, 2025. It received royal assent on November 27, 2025.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Construction Prompt Payment Act is a law in British Columbia that requires contractors and subcontractors to pay each other on time for construction work. This means that if a contractor or subcontractor does not pay another party within a certain timeframe, they may face penalties. The law aims to prevent delays and disputes in construction projects by setting clear payment schedules and deadlines. It applies to most construction projects in BC, including residential and commercial building projects. The law also gives parties the right to claim interest on late payments.
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Vote roll
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