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MO HB1566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary Nichols

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits residential contractors from advertising or promising to pay, rebate, or offset any portion of insurance deductibles as an inducement to purchase goods or services.

  • Allows homeowners to cancel contracts with residential contractors within five business days after receiving written notice from their insurer that a claim is not covered, with refunds required within ten business days except for emergency services already performed.

  • Requires residential contractors to provide homeowners with a written cancellation notice statement in 10-point boldface type before entering into a contract, including a detachable "NOTICE OF CANCELLATION" form in duplicate.

  • Prohibits residential contractors from representing or negotiating on behalf of homeowners in any insurance claim related to roof system repairs or other exterior work.

  • Classifies violations of these provisions as unfair practices under Missouri's merchandising practices act.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding contractors who perform home exterior and roof work

Last Action

Referred: Insurance Policy (H)

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance Policy2/8/2012

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