Mo. approves bill on home repair incentives

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that proponents say will help protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors.

The measure bars contractors who fix roofs or do other exterior repairs from offering to pay a homeowner’s insurance deductible as an incentive to be hired. Contractors would also be barred from representing or negotiating on a homeowner’s behalf for insurance claims.

Supporters say the legislation is particularly timely because of damage to Missouri homes from recent tornadoes, hailstorms and other disasters.

The Senate passed the measure 31-0 in March. The House approved it Tuesday on a vote of 148-1, sending it to Gov. Jay Nixon.

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Home repairs is SB101

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Legislature: http://www.moga.mo.gov

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