Bill > S06511

This bill enhances protections for homeowners who have paid contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers for home improvement projects. It increases penalties, both civil and criminal, for violations of the consumer protection provisions in the Home Improvement Contracts article of the General Business Law. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to prosecute crimes defined under that article. Specifically, it increases the maximum civil penalty for a first violation from $500 to $2,000, and allows for up to $5,000 in penalties for "substantial" violations. It also establishes criminal penalties, including mandatory jail time, for repeat or egregious violations by home improvement contractors.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6511