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HB 1308

CONCERNING UNFAIR PRACTICES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE REPAIR CONTRACTS; AND TO REGULATE SOLICITING RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND TREE CONTRACTORS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Blake Johnson and 1 co-sponsor

Withdrawn bill would have restricted contractor solicitation practices and prohibited unfair repair contract terms to protect homeowners from predatory residential repair schemes.

Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on INSURANCE & COMMERCE- HOUSE
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Bill Summary · HB 1308

Legislative bill overview

HB 1308 would have established regulations on unfair practices in residential real estate repair contracts and created restrictions on how residential contractors and tree contractors solicit customers in Arkansas. The bill aimed to protect homeowners from predatory contracting practices, particularly following disasters or property damage.

Why is this important

Residential contractors and tree service companies sometimes use aggressive solicitation tactics targeting vulnerable homeowners after storms, fires, or other property damage. This bill sought to create consumer protections by defining unfair practices and limiting when/how contractors can solicit work, potentially reducing scams and inflated repair estimates that plague disaster-affected communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Business burden concerns: Contractors and industry groups may have opposed restrictions on solicitation as limiting legitimate business development and creating compliance costs
  • Definition ambiguity: The specific practices deemed "unfair" and solicitation restrictions may have been too vague or too restrictive depending on stakeholder perspective
  • Enforcement challenges: Questions likely arose about who enforces violations and what penalties apply, potentially creating administrative burden without clear remedies for consumers

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

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