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SR 41

Relative to Contractor Fraud Awareness Week.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Niello

California establishes Contractor Fraud Awareness Week to educate consumers about identifying and preventing fraud in construction and home improvement projects.

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 1109.)
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Bill Summary · SR 41

Legislative bill overview

SR 41 establishes an official "Contractor Fraud Awareness Week" in California to promote public education about construction and home improvement fraud. The bill passed unanimously through the Senate and designates a specific timeframe for heightened awareness campaigns and outreach efforts.

Why is this important

Contractor fraud costs California consumers millions annually through unlicensed work, abandoned projects, and substandard construction. Designating an awareness week helps educate homeowners about verification methods, licensing requirements, and warning signs before they become victims of costly scams.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue a designated week is performative without accompanying enforcement resources or funding for regulatory agencies
  • Timing and coordination: Questions about whether the awareness week date aligns with peak home improvement seasons when fraud risk is highest
  • Implementation clarity: Uncertainty about which state agencies coordinate activities and whether private contractors/industry groups actively participate or if it becomes a hollow designation

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

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