HB 1421 Summary

• Establishes licensing requirements for roofing contractors through the board, effective July 1, 2099, with transition period allowing unlicensed contractors to complete existing contracts if licensed within 30 days.

• Requires written contracts for roofing work exceeding $1,000 that include contractor information, itemized work description, total price, insurance details, and a three-day cancellation notice in 10-point bold font.

• Grants consumers the right to cancel roofing contracts within three business days of signing or within three business days of receiving notice that an insurance claim is denied.

• Mandates roofing contractors obtain workers' compensation, public liability, bodily injury, property damage insurance, and surety bonds (amounts to be specified in rules).

• Prohibits roofing contractors from rebating insurance deductibles, requiring deposits exceeding 50% of contract price, performing insurance claim adjusting, and making material misrepresentations in contract procurement.