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HB 150

AN ACT relating to roofing contractors.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Grossberg

Establishes licensure, registration, and consumer protections for Kentucky roofing contractors, with standards, bonding/insurance, contract rules, ongoing education, and enforcemen

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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Bill Summary · HB 150

Overview

HB 150 (Kentucky, 2026 Session) is an act proposed to govern roofing contractors within the state. The bill goes through the Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations committee process and has not yet advanced beyond initial committee referrals as of the provided action history.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish standards, requirements, and regulatory oversight for roofing contractors operating in Kentucky.
  • Clarify the licensure framework, scope of practice, and enforcement mechanisms applicable to individuals and businesses performing roofing work.

Key provisions (as described by the bill title and typical scope of roofing contractor regulation)

Note: The exact text of HB 150 is not included in the provided information. The following provisions reflect common components of state roofing contractor regulation bills and may be anticipated in a bill with this title. If enacted, the final language may differ.

  • Licensure requirements

    • Establish or modify criteria to obtain and maintain a roofing contractor license (e.g., minimum age, education or experience, exams, background checks).
    • Define categories or classifications (e.g., roofing contractor, journeyman roofer, master roofer) and associated scope of work.

  • Registration and business compliance

    • Require roofing contractors (individuals or firms) to register with a state licensing board or regulatory agency.
    • Obligations related to bonding, insurance, and financial responsibility (e.g., workers’ compensation, general liability insurance, surety bonds).

  • Contractual and consumer protections

    • Standards for written contracts, estimates, and disclosures (e.g., scope of work, materials, timelines, payment schedules).
    • Provisions addressing misrepresentation, warranties, and remedies for consumers.

  • Continuing education and professional standards

    • Requirements for ongoing education or periodic retraining for license renewal.
    • Code compliance with building, fire, and safety standards; adoption or referencing of specific code editions.

  • Enforcement and penalties

    • Grounds for disciplinary action (e.g., unlicensed practice, fraud, safety violations, noncompliance with contract terms).
    • Penalties such as fines, license suspension or revocation, and potential civil or criminal consequences.
    • Procedures for hearings, appeals, and regulatory enforcement processes.

  • Consumer complaint and dispute resolution

    • Mechanisms for filing complaints against licensed roofing contractors.
    • Timelines for investigations and responses by the licensing board.

Who would be affected

  • Roofing contractors and roofing companies operating in Kentucky.
  • Individuals seeking to work as roofers and employers who hire roofing services.
  • Homeowners, commercial property owners, and tenants engaging roofing contractors, who may experience clarified licensing, contract, and complaint procedures.
  • Insurance providers and surety bond providers supporting licensing and compliance requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Initial referral: The bill was referred to the Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations Committee (H) on 2026-01-14.
  • Earlier actions: Introduced in the House and assigned to the Committee on Committees on 2026-01-07.
  • Current status: Pending committee consideration and potential amendments; no final passage date provided in the provided history.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Regulatory clarity: Could reduce ambiguity around who may perform roofing work and under what conditions.
  • Consumer protections: May strengthen disclosure, warranty, and enforcement provisions to protect property owners.
  • Market effects: Possible changes in licensing costs, bonding/insurance requirements, and administrative compliance for contractors.
  • Implementation: If enacted, regulatory agencies would need to develop or update rules, forms, and processes to administer licensure, renewals, and disciplinary actions.

If you can provide the bill’s full text or specific sections, I can tailor this summary to include exact provisions, numeric thresholds (e.g., license fees, bond amounts, insurance minimums), dates for renewals, and precise enforcement mechanisms.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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