Bill > HB1148

This bill amends the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act to expand definitions and clarify home improvement fraud provisions. The definition of "owner" is modified to specify that an owner of a private residence must maintain ownership and possession of the residence for one year following construction to qualify for certain contractor registration exemptions, and individuals who own three or more private residences are limited in how they can be considered an "owner" under the act. The bill also adds a new provision to the home improvement fraud definition, making it an offense to fail to register as a contractor and instead make improvements with the intent to sell the property to a new owner without ever residing in the home. This change aims to prevent potential fraudulent practices where individuals might try to circumvent contractor registration requirements by claiming owner status while actually intending to quickly sell the improved property. The bill will apply to contracts entered into on or after its effective date, which is 60 days after passage, and is designed to provide more protection for consumers in home improvement transactions.

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