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MO HB1566
Bill
Status
1/31/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mary Nichols
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits residential contractors from representing or negotiating on behalf of homeowners in any insurance claim related to roof system repairs or other exterior work.
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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