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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 198B to define terms; establish licensing for roofing contractors under the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; prohibit any persons not licensed under the department from holding himself or herself out as a roofing contractor; allow the department to issue roofing contractor licenses, promulgate administrative regulations, and implement disciplinary actions; establish applicant requirements and fee limitations; establish a fine and potential misdemeanor incarceration for violations; create the roofing contractors fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a licensing system for roofing contractors in Kentucky, requiring individuals to be licensed by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to legally operate as a roofing contractor, which is defined as someone who engages in or offers commercial or residential roofing services for a fee, excluding demolition or waste cleanup workers and employees working under a licensed contractor. The department will be responsible for issuing licenses, setting applicant requirements including age, residency, passing an exam, demonstrating experience, and carrying at least $500,000 in general liability insurance, and will also have the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, impose disciplinary actions, and seek legal injunctions against unlicensed individuals. The bill also creates a dedicated "roofing contractors fund" to cover the department's administrative and enforcement expenses, and violations of these provisions will be considered a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and potential jail time.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb150.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb150/orig_bill.pdf |
| Corrections Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb150/CI.pdf |
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