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MD HB1351
MD HB1351Home Improvement Contractors - Disaster Mitigation Services - Regulation and Prohibition
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the definition of "home improvement" to include the provision of certain disaster mitigation services for purposes of licensing and regulations of home improvement contractors; authorizing a certain owner to rescind a home improvement contract for disaster mitigation services under certain circumstances; and authorizing the governing body of a county to impose certain limitations on in-person solicitation of a victim of a disaster by a contractor offering disaster mitigation services.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "home improvement" to include "disaster mitigation services," which are defined as actions like boarding up windows, demolition to prevent further damage, setting up water mitigation equipment, tarping roofs, and securing walls or roofs after damage, ensuring that contractors providing these services are subject to licensing and regulations. It also grants homeowners the right to cancel a home improvement contract for disaster mitigation services within five days of signing, with limitations on the amount they can be charged during that period, and allows county governing bodies to restrict in-person solicitation by contractors offering these services to disaster victims, with exceptions for pre-existing business relationships.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1351?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1351f.pdf |
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