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MS HB1102

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Scott DeLano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires roofing contractors soliciting services in connection with insurance claims to disclose whether they are nonresident contractors, their contractor license numbers, and their company affiliation to policyholders in writing or orally with documented records maintained for two years.

  • Mandates that repair estimates for roofing services include precise damage descriptions with supporting documentation (photos/images), details of emergency repairs completed, inspection methods used, and disclosure that no insurance coverage is guaranteed.

  • Requires roofing contracts to contain itemized repair costs (broken down by materials, labor rate, and hours) and notification that policyholders are responsible for payment if insurers deny coverage.

  • Grants policyholders the right to cancel roofing contracts within 72 hours of receiving written notice that their insurance claim has been denied, with contractors required to refund all payments within ten business days unless emergency services were performed.

  • Establishes civil and criminal penalties for roofing contractors violating these requirements and amends Mississippi Consumer Protection Act to classify non-compliance with roofing solicitation requirements as an unfair trade practice.

Legislative Description

Roofing contracts; revise obligations of contractors for insurance purposes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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