 Although demolition of the building was originally scheduled for fall 2012 as part of the university's plan to create all new living spaces through renovation and new construction, a 2005 revision of the plan was for Laws Hall to close for renovation in summer 2017 and reopen in fall 2018 as the final component of the current Department of Residential Life Master Plan.In the subsequent revision of the master plan in 2012, Laws was again to planned to be demolished.In June 2013, Laws, Jones, and Lathrop Halls were recommended for demolition as part of the approved Dobbs Replacement Project.