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HB 677

Residential property owners; insurance policies, roofing services by contractors.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Maldonado

Virginia legislation regulating how residential property insurers and homeowners interact with roofing contractors on claims and services.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0657)
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Bill Summary · HB 677

Legislative bill overview

HB 677 regulates the relationship between residential property owners, insurance companies, and roofing contractors in Virginia. The bill, which received a committee substitute on February 5, 2026, addresses how insurance policies handle roofing services and contractor relationships for residential properties. The specific provisions of the substitute version would need to be reviewed in the committee substitute document (26107049D-H1) for precise details on requirements and limitations.

Why is this important

Roof damage and replacement is one of the most common insurance claims for homeowners, and disputes between insurers, contractors, and property owners frequently arise. This legislation could affect how quickly homeowners can access roofing services, what contractors can charge, whether insurers can require competitive bids, and whether contractors can directly negotiate with insurance companies. These rules directly impact both homeowner costs and the roofing contractor industry in Virginia.

Potential points of contention

  • Insurance cost implications: Insurers may argue that restrictions on their ability to manage roofing claims could increase costs passed to all policyholders, while consumer advocates counter that current practices unfairly deny legitimate claims
  • Contractor licensing and quality control: Balancing protections for homeowners against unlicensed contractors versus restrictions that might limit homeowner choice and increase costs
  • Direct-to-insurer contractor agreements: Whether contractors should be allowed to negotiate directly with insurers (potentially increasing their revenue) or if this creates conflicts of interest with homeowner interests

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

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