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House Bill 421

Actions | Amendments
Last Action signed by Governor (Acts ch. 97)
Title AN ACT relating to insurance claims for residential roof repairs.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 1456
Sponsors S. Riggs, D. Floyd, C. Miller, B. Rowland, S. Westrom
Summary of Original Version Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to provide for a home owner's right to cancel a contract for the repair or replacement of a roof system upon a determination that the damage is not covered under applicable policies of insurance; require roofing contractors to include conspicuous notice of cancellation rights and procedures in roofing contracts; prohibit roofing contractors from requiring deposits or advance payment, except for emergency repairs necessary to protect the property from further damage, pending insurance claim determination; prohibit roofing contractors from offering or providing financial offsets or incentives against insurance policy deductibles or proceeds for use of their services.
Index Headings of Original Version Housing, Building, and Construction - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Insurance - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Civil Actions - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Civil Procedure - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Consumer Affairs - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Contracts - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Claims - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Real Estate - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Trade Practices and Retailing - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
House Floor Amendment 3
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/16/12
  • introduced in House
02/21/12
  • to Banking & Insurance (H)
02/24/12
  • posted in committee
02/29/12
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
03/01/12
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 2, 2012
03/02/12
  • floor amendment (1) filed
03/07/12
  • floor amendment (2) filed
03/08/12
  • floor amendment (3) filed
03/09/12
  • 3rd reading, passed 83-0 with floor amendment (3)
03/12/12
  • received in Senate
03/14/12
  • to Banking & Insurance (S)
03/20/12
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/21/12
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/27/12
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 27, 2012
  • 3rd reading, passed 37-0
03/28/12
  • received in House
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
03/30/12
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor
04/11/12
  • signed by Governor (Acts ch. 97)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor S. Riggs
Summary Provide that the restrictions apply to services for which payment is expected from the owner's insurer; provide that a roofing contractor who performs services authorized by the owner to prevent further damage shall be entitled to collect the amount due for the work performed.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Insurance - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Civil Actions - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Civil Procedure - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Consumer Affairs - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Contracts - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Claims - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Real Estate - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Trade Practices and Retailing - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor S. Riggs
Summary Provide that the restrictions apply to services for which payment is expected from the owner's insurer; provide that a roofing contractor who performs services authorized by the owner to prevent further damage shall be entitled to collect the amount due for the work performed; provide that nothing shall prohibit a roofing contractor from proving an estimate for work on residential property of the owner or conferring with insurance representatives about damages to property after a claim has been submitted by the owner of residential real property.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Insurance - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Civil Actions - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Civil Procedure - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Consumer Affairs - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Contracts - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Claims - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Real Estate - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Trade Practices and Retailing - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 3
Sponsor S. Riggs
Summary Provide that the restrictions apply to services for which payment is expected from the owner's insurer; provide that a roofing contractor who performs services authorized by the owner, including services to prevent further damage, shall be entitled to collect a reasonable and customary amount for the work performed; provide that nothing shall prohibit a roofing contractor from providing an estimate for work on residential property of the owner or conferring with insurance representatives about damages to property after a claim has been submitted by the owner of residential real property; prohibit a roofing contractor from paying an owner of real property for whom any services have been performed for any reason in any form of compensation in excess of $100) including a bonus, gift, prize or other specified forms of compensation.
Index Headings Housing, Building, and Construction - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Insurance - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Civil Actions - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Civil Procedure - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Consumer Affairs - Roof repair, contracts for, cancellation of
Contracts - Roof repair, cancellation rights, notice of
Claims - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Real Estate - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of
Trade Practices and Retailing - Contracts, roof repair, cancellation of

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