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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that a contractor offering home repair or remodeling services shall not propose to contract or solicit a contract for home repair or remodeling services: (1) while a loss-producing occurrence is continuing at the premises; (2) while the fire department or emergency personnel are engaged at the damaged premises; or (3) between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Provides that a contractor shall not, in person, propose to contract or solicit a contract with a consumer for home repair or remodeling services for a minimum of 72 hours after a disaster proclamation, unless the proposal to contract or the solicitation to contract is initiated by a consumer.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act to establish new restrictions on contractors soliciting home repair or remodeling services, particularly after a disaster. Specifically, contractors are prohibited from soliciting business while a loss-producing event is ongoing at a property, while emergency personnel are still present, or between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Furthermore, for a period of at least 72 hours following a disaster proclamation issued by the Governor, contractors are forbidden from personally approaching consumers to offer or solicit contracts for home repair or remodeling services, unless the consumer initiates the contact. These new rules aim to protect consumers from potentially exploitative practices during vulnerable times.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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