Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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May 23, 2018 |
print number 3897b |
May 23, 2018 |
amend and recommit to consumer protection |
Jan 03, 2018 |
referred to consumer protection |
Jun 21, 2017 |
committed to rules |
May 22, 2017 |
advanced to third reading |
May 17, 2017 |
2nd report cal. |
May 16, 2017 |
1st report cal.1050 |
Apr 04, 2017 |
reported and committed to finance |
Mar 29, 2017 |
print number 3897a |
Mar 29, 2017 |
amend and recommit to consumer protection |
Jan 27, 2017 |
referred to consumer protection |
Senate Bill S3897B
2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Consumer Protection Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2017-S3897 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A3246
- Current Committee:
- Senate Consumer Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §770, add §771-b, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2015-2016:
A7339
2019-2020: S1405, A7531
2017-S3897 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3897 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : This bill is intended to curtail the practice of unscrupulous persons posing as legitimate roof repair contractors offering roof repair services who either perform substandard work that must be done again or never even perform the services. These persons, frequently referred to as "storm chasers", often descend on an area after a catastrophic wind/hail storm or any natural disaster. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Section 1. Amend General Business Law section 770 by adding a new subdivision 8 to define a "roofing contractor" and include as exemptions from the law's provisions residential owners and farmers who perform their own roofing improvement work and any federal, state or municipal employees performing roofing work. Section 2. Amend the General Business Law by adding a new section 771-b to outline the requirements and responsibilities of roofing contractors.
2017-S3897 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3897 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 27, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 770 of the general business law is amended by adding a new subdivision 8 to read as follows: 8. "ROOFING CONTRACTORS" MEANS RESIDENTIAL OWNERS AND FARMERS WHO PERFORM THEIR OWN ROOFING IMPROVEMENT WORK AND ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES PERFORMING ROOFING WORK. § 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 771-b to read as follows: § 771-B. REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROOFING CONTRACTORS. 1. A ROOFING CONTRACTOR SHALL ENTER INTO A WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH A PROPERTY OWNER BEFORE ENGAGING IN ROOF REPAIR SERVICES. SUCH CONTRACT SHALL FOLLOW ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR PURSU- ANT TO SECTION SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE-A OF THIS ARTICLE. 2. ROOFING CONTRACTORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ADVERTISING, PROMISING TO PAY OR REBATE ANY OR ALL OF AN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE AS AN INDUCEMENT TO THE SALE OF ANY GOODS OR SERVICES. 3. A HOMEOWNER HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A ROOFING IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER NOTICE FROM THEIR INSURER THAT THE CLAIM FOR REPAIRS HAS BEEN DENIED IN WHOLE OR IN PART. 4. AN OWNER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PAYMENTS AFTER THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN CANCELLED EXCEPT FOR WORK DONE BEFORE SUCH CANCELLA- TION. SUCH RIGHT SHALL NOT APPLY TO EMERGENCY REPAIRS WHERE THE WORK WAS INITIATED BY THE OWNER TO MEET A BONA FIDE EMERGENCY OF THE OWNER AND THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR IS ENTITLED TO THE REASONABLE VALUE OF SUCH REPAIRS. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD09369-01-7
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 63rd Senate District
2017-S3897A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A3246
- Current Committee:
- Senate Consumer Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §770, add §771-b, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2015-2016:
A7339
2019-2020: S1405, A7531
2017-S3897A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3897A TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : This bill is intended to curtail the practice of unscrupulous persons posing as legitimate roof repair contractors offering roof repair services who either perform substandard work that must be done again or never even perform the services. These persons, frequently referred to as "storm chasers", often descend on an area after a catastrophic wind/hail storm or any natural disaster. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Section 1. Amend General Business Law section 770 by adding a new subdivision 8 to define a "roofing contractor". Section 2. Amend the General Business Law by adding a new section 771-b to outline the requirements and responsibilities of roofing contractors. Require a roofing contractor to enter into a written contract with a property owner before engaging in roof repair services, this contract must follow all of the requirements set forth in the law for a home
2017-S3897A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3897--A 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 27, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 770 of the general business law is amended by adding a new subdivision 8 to read as follows: 8. "ROOFING CONTRACTOR" MEANS A PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A PERSON THAT IS A NONRESIDENT ROOFING CONTRACTOR, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, DAY LABORER OR SUBCONTRACTOR ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF ROOFING, GUTTER, DOWNSPOUT OR SIDING SERVICES FOR A FEE OR WHO OFFERS TO ENGAGE IN OR SOLICITS ROOFING-RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, ALTERATION OR WATERPROOFING. THIS DEFINITION SHALL NOT INCLUDE A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE OR THE CLEANUP OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE AND DEBRIS THAT CONTAINS ROOFING MATERIAL, NOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN BUILDING A NEW HOME OR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. "ROOFING CONTRACTOR" SHALL NOT INCLUDE: (A) AN OWNER OR FARM PROPERTY OWNER WHO PHYSICALLY PERFORMS, OR HAS EMPLOYEES WHO PERFORM REPAIRING, REMODELING, ALTERING, CONVERTING, OR MODERNIZING OF, OR ADDING TO, THEIR OWN DWELLING OR ANOTHER STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PERSON WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF A ROOFING CONTRACTOR. (B) ANY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF NEW YORK, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PERFORM- ING THE REPAIRING, REMODELING, ALTERING, CONVERTING, OR MODERNIZING OF, OR ADDING TO, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD09369-03-7
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 63rd Senate District
(D) 32nd Senate District
2017-S3897B (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A3246
- Current Committee:
- Senate Consumer Protection
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd §770, add §771-b, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
-
2015-2016:
A7339
2019-2020: S1405, A7531
2017-S3897B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3897B SPONSOR: CARLUCCI TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill is intended to curtail the practice of unscrupulous persons posing as legitimate roof repair contractors offering roof repair services who either perform substandard work that must be done again or never even perform the services. These persons, frequently referred to as "storm chasers", often descend on an area after a catastrophic wind/hail storm or any natural disaster. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1. Amend General Business Law section 770 by adding a new subdi- vision 8 to define a "roofing contractor".
2017-S3897B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3897--B 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 27, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sens. CARLUCCI, KENNEDY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Consumer Protection in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to roofing contract provisions THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 770 of the general business law is amended by adding a new subdivision 8 to read as follows: 8. "ROOFING CONTRACTOR" MEANS A PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A PERSON THAT IS A NONRESIDENT ROOFING CONTRACTOR, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, DAY LABORER OR SUBCONTRACTOR ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF ROOFING, GUTTER, DOWNSPOUT OR SIDING SERVICES FOR A FEE OR WHO OFFERS TO ENGAGE IN OR SOLICITS ROOFING-RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, RENOVATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, ALTERATION OR WATERPROOFING. THIS DEFINITION SHALL NOT INCLUDE A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE DEMOLITION OF A STRUCTURE OR THE CLEANUP OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE AND DEBRIS THAT CONTAINS ROOFING MATERIAL, NOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN BUILDING A NEW HOME OR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. "ROOFING CONTRACTOR" SHALL NOT INCLUDE: (A) AN OWNER OR FARM PROPERTY OWNER WHO PHYSICALLY PERFORMS, OR HAS EMPLOYEES WHO PERFORM REPAIRING, REMODELING, ALTERING, CONVERTING, OR MODERNIZING OF, OR ADDING TO, THEIR OWN DWELLING OR ANOTHER STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PERSON WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF A ROOFING CONTRACTOR. (B) ANY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF NEW YORK, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PERFORM- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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