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SF0127

Rules for Exterior Storm Damage Repair Contracts

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In one sentence

This law sets rules for how contractors must advertise, propose, and contract for exterior storm damage repairs on homes, including specific rights for consumers to cancel contracts.

What it does

  • Requires contractors to disclose their business name, whether they have general liability insurance, and any required licensure when advertising or soliciting services.
  • Prohibits contractors from paying or promising to pay insurance deductibles, paying compensation to property associates without written disclosure, or misrepresenting their license status.
  • Requires repair proposals to be in writing and include a precise description of damage, details of any emergency repairs already completed, and identification of any excluded areas.
  • Allows consumers to cancel a repair contract within three business days of signing, or within ten business days after receiving written notice that their insurance claim was denied, whichever is later.
  • Requires contractors to provide a specific written notice of cancellation rights and return any payments made by the consumer within three days of cancellation.

Who it affects

  • Contractors who repair roofs, siding, gutters, or windows on residential buildings.
  • Homeowners or residents who hire contractors for exterior storm damage repairs.

Limits and unknowns

  • The law applies to residential buildings defined as single or multiple family dwellings of up to four units, including ancillary buildings or structures like farm and ranch structures.
  • The bill text provided is truncated, so specific details about remedies for violations beyond the application of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act are not fully described in the excerpt.

Plain language

Terms to know

Exterior storm damage
Damage caused by wind, hail, or another weather-related event to the siding, gutter, roof, or window and skylight systems of a residential building.
Emergency repairs
Repairs from exterior storm damage that are reasonably necessary to prevent immediate or imminent harm to a residential building until a contract is signed.
Consumer
An individual who enters into a transaction primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0127 Effective : 7/1/2017 LSO No.: 17LSO-0601 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0085 Chapter No.: 196 Prime Sponsor: Pappas Catch Title: Exterior residential storm damage repair contracts. Subject: Creating new c onsumer protection requirements for exterior residential storm damage repair contracts. Summary/Major Elements: The bill requires contractors who provide exterior storm damage repair services to disclose specified information to consumers when advertising or soliciting their services, such as the contractor's business name and whether it is insur ed and licen sed . The bill prohibits contractors from engaging in certain types of conduct while soliciting services to consumers. The bill provides disclosure requirements for exterior storm damage repair proposals and contracts. The contractor must state in writing all repairs which are included and excluded in the proposal and provide a description of any emergency repairs already completed. The bill provides that a consumer may canc el an exterior storm damage repair contract for any reason within three days of entering into the contract . Every contract must include notice of the consumer 's right to cancel the contract. The bill provides that the private remed y provisions of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act apply to any person who violates the requirements for exterior residential storm damage repair services The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:41 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment as a common-sense measure ensuring that required disclosures are included in writing within the repair contract.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:46:31 Watch the statement

Bob Nicholas

R · H08

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment regarding location details on cancellation notices as a necessary consumer protection measure against bad actors, despite concerns about regulatory overreach.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:50:20 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote because he believes this amendment completely overhauls the changes made during second reading, undoing previous work on the bill.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:18:36 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues for supporting the amendment because it provides a three-day cancellation period that protects consumers from liability if an insurance company disputes damage after a contract is signed.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:19:54 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it reintroduces insurance company involvement into contracts, which contradicts his goal of protecting consumers from high-pressure sales.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:21:52 Watch the statement

Landon Brown

R · H09

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the division because he believes consumers lack viable recourse options if they are stuck paying for work an insurance company denies, as suing a large corporation is difficult and expensive.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:22:54 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Concur:Passed 25-5-0-0-02017-03-03 · Senate25 yes 5 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 39-21-0-0-02017-03-02 · House39 yes 21 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-3-0-0-02017-02-16 · House6 yes 3 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-0-0-02017-02-03 · Senate29 yes 1 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02017-01-31 · Senate4 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0085Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0085House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0085Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0085LSO
  6. S Concur:Passed 25-5-0-0-0Senate
  7. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 39-21-0-0-0House
  9. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  10. H COW:PassedHouse
  11. H Placed on General FileHouse
  12. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-3-0-0-0House
  13. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  14. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  15. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-1-0-0-0Senate
  16. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  17. S COW:PassedSenate
  18. S Placed on General FileSenate
  19. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Senate
  20. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - MineralsSenate

Changes

Amendments

11 stored

SF0127H2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Greear

SF0127H3001

Adopted 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127H3002

Adopted 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127H3003

Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127H3004

Divided 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127H3004.01

Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127H3004.02

Corrected, Failed 3rd reading by Zwonitzer

SF0127HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by HMinerals

SF0127S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Scott

SF0127S3001

Adopted 3rd reading by Pappas

SF0127SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by SMinerals