Bill > HB1313

This bill requires residential roofers who install or repair more than four roofs annually and receive payment through an insurance benefits residential roof system repair contract to be licensed by the Board of Contractors and registered with the Commissioner of Insurance before beginning work. Specifically, the bill amends existing state contractor regulations to mandate that residential roofers meet these licensing and registration requirements, with potential fines of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliance. The bill also updates the State Board of Contractors' responsibilities to include providing licenses to residential roofers, and adds language to clarify that these new requirements are an exception to previous contractor exemption rules. The licensing provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving contractors time to prepare for the new requirements. The goal appears to be increasing professional standards and accountability in the residential roofing industry by ensuring that roofers working extensively with insurance-related roof repairs are properly licensed and registered with state authorities.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1313.xml