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AL HJR706
Joint Resolution
Status
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ball
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AI Summary
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Urges the Alabama Attorney General and Department of Insurance to investigate unscrupulous practices by certain roofing companies in Alabama.
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Identifies problematic roofing industry practices including misrepresenting themselves as insurance company representatives, filing claims without customer consent, offering rebates, and aggressively targeting senior citizens and low-income individuals.
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Alleges that roofing companies acting as unlicensed "Public Adjusters" by seeking claim benefit assignments and contacting insurers on behalf of customers violates Section 34-3-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and constitutes unauthorized practice of law.
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Requests the Attorney General and Department of Insurance take necessary measures to stop illegal and unethical roofing practices and report to the Legislature any proposed legal changes needed to address the issue.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to the Attorney General and Department of Insurance.
Legislative Description
Roofing industry, Attorney General and Insurance Department urged to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Guin motion to Carry Over Temporarily adopted Voice Vote
3/30/2010