Bill > HB1257

This bill amends the Roofing Contractor Registration Act to establish new regulations and complaint procedures for roofing contractors. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing prohibition on roofing contractors advertising or promising to pay an insurance deductible or compensate an insured, with the consequence that an insurer would not be obligated to consider the contractor's estimate if such a violation occurs. The bill introduces new provisions allowing any person to file a written complaint with the registrar about potential violations, with all such complaints to be made public and available for inspection. The bill requires the registrar to forward these complaints to the Insurance Department and the Office of the Attorney General for investigation and potential enforcement, and also mandates that complaints be referred to the district attorney for potential disposition. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that the registrar is not authorized to investigate or prosecute violations themselves. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to increase transparency and provide additional oversight of roofing contractors' practices related to insurance claims and deductibles.