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AR HB1308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Steimel

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits residential contractors and tree trimmers from soliciting homeowners in person or via electronic means (email, unpublished phone numbers) to obtain roof repair contracts; contact through published phone numbers remains permitted

  • Bans offering rebates, gifts, cash, gift cards, or insurance deductible waivers in exchange for roof inspections or insurance claims

  • Prohibits contractors from interpreting insurance policy provisions, advising on coverage, or adjusting insurance claims on behalf of homeowners

  • Requires contractors to provide good faith itemized estimates for roof repairs under insurance claims and include contract notices stating they will not engage in prohibited practices; homeowners may cancel within 10 days if notice is missing

  • Establishes fines up to $10,000 per violation for contractors or tree trimmers, with unlicensed contractors subject to additional penalties under existing unlicensed contracting laws

Legislative Description

Concerning Unfair Practices Related To Residential Real Estate Repair Contracts; And To Regulate Soliciting Residential Contractors And Tree Contractors.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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