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AR HB1800

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires roofing contractors to obtain a registration certificate from the Residential Contractors Committee effective July 1, 2021 (January 1, 2022 per Section 4), with violations constituting a Class A misdemeanor with each day as a separate offense.

  • Establishes definitions for roofing contractors including subcontractors and nonresident contractors, and excludes employees working under direct supervision, demolition workers, and certain licensed contractors.

  • Mandates applicants provide personal information, business details, proof of workers' compensation coverage, and a surety bond of at least $15,000 with a maximum registration fee of $100.

  • Authorizes the committee to issue civil penalties of $100-$400 per day for violations and revoke certificates for fraud, gross negligence, abandonment of contracts, mishandling funds, deceptive practices, or inadequate liability insurance.

  • Exempts homeowners building their own residence (limited to one per year), licensed contractors performing work within their license scope, home improvement/residential building contractors where roofing is less than 50% of project cost, and certain other licensed professionals.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Regarding Contractors; To Require Registration Of Roofing Contractors; And To Authorize The Residential Contractors Committee To Issue Roofing Contractor Registration Certificates.

Last Action

Notification that HB1800 is now Act 1072

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor4/22/2021
Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/19/2021
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/18/2021

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