Bill > HB1628

This bill modifies the Roofing Contractor Registration Act to establish new provisions for residential roofing contractors in Oklahoma. The bill authorizes the Construction Industries Board to administer and enforce both commercial and residential roofer endorsement provisions, with specific powers including establishing examination requirements, setting minimum standards, issuing and revoking endorsements, and levying administrative fines for violations. For residential roofers, the bill introduces a new requirement that contractors must obtain a residential roofing endorsement by passing an exam with a minimum score of 70%. Existing registered contractors will have a 12-month grandfathering period to either pass the exam or complete additional continuing education credits. The bill also establishes a structured approach to examining and endorsing residential roofers, including restrictions on retaking exams after failed attempts and prohibitions on performing residential roofing work without the proper endorsement. Contractors already registered with a commercial roofing endorsement will be automatically exempt from the residential exam requirement. The new regulations aim to improve professional standards and consumer protection in the roofing industry by ensuring that residential roofing contractors meet specific qualifications and maintain ongoing professional development. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.