90th General Assembly
Summary of HB3751
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House Sponsors:
WINTERS-ACEVEDO.

Short description: 
HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING ACT                                             

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Home Repair and Remodeling Act.  Provides  that  home      
   repair and remodeling businesses must have insurance and shall furnish      
   to  the  customer, in writing, the charge for making an estimate and a      
   written contract or work order stating the total cost.  Provides  that      
   these  businesses  shall  notify the customer and obtain prior written      
   approval for  charges  in  excess  of  the  amount  specified  in  the      
   contract.  Provides that all work performed by one of these businesses      
   shall be recorded on a sworn statement. Provides that  if  a  business      
   violates  certain  provisions  it  cannot  collect payment.  Prohibits      
   certain acts. Provides for enforcement  by  the  Attorney  General  or      
   State's  Attorney, penalties, and private rights of action. Amends the      
   Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act  to  provide  that      
   any  person  who knowingly violates the Home Repair and Remodeling Act      
   commits an unlawful practice.  Effective January 1, 1999.                   
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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