Consumer Protection
Summary
Consumer Protection; Requires unlicensed vendor providing home repair services to take certain actions within a specified timeframe after receiving payment; provides that unlicensed vendor has burden to prove just cause; provides criminal penalties; modifies exemption from certain permitting requirements for certain solicitors, salespersons, and agents.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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