An Act To Protect Consumers By Licensing Residential Building Contractors
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The bill sets up a Residential Construction Board to license residential general contractors, limits down payments to one‑third of contract price and caps final payments at 85% before substantial completion, and adds civil penalties for violations. It targets contractors doing work over $15,000 or involving multiple licensed professionals, while carving out many exemptions for other trades, public entities, and emergency work. The measure failed to pass and died in the Senate.
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