HOME REPAIR-REBATE-CANCEL House SponsorsRep. Ann Williams-Thomas Holbrook-Robert Rita-Ed Sullivan, Jr.-Elaine Nekritz, Deborah Mell, Angelo Saviano, La Shawn K. Ford, JoAnn D. Osmond, Marlow H. Colvin, Susana A. Mendoza, Jack D. Franks, Keith Farnham, Carol A. Sente, Linda Chapa LaVia and Esther Golar Senate Sponsors(Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi, Mike Jacobs-Pamela J. Althoff-Linda Holmes-Michael Noland and Dave Syverson) 8/2/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0235 815 ILCS 513/18 new Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that a residential contractor shall not advertise or promise to pay or rebate all or any portion of any insurance deductible as an inducement to the sale of goods or services. Provides that a person who has entered into a written contract with a residential contractor to provide goods or services to be paid from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy may cancel the contract prior to midnight on the fifth business day after the insured has received written notice from the insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy. Requires a residential contractor to provide a statement informing the insured about his or her right to cancel and a pre-made form for him or her to do so. Provides that within 10 days of such a cancellation, the residential contractor shall return all payments made by the insured, except for emergency services provided by the contractor and agreed to by the insured. Provides that a residential contractor shall not represent or negotiate, or offer or advertise to represent or negotiate, on behalf of an owner or possessor of residential real estate on any insurance claim in connection with the repair or replacement of roof systems, or the performance of any other exterior repair, replacement, construction, or reconstruction work.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:815 ILCS 513/20Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Provides that a contractor offering home repair or remodeling services shall not advertise or promise to pay or rebate all or any portion of any insurance deductible as an inducement to the sale of goods or services. Provides that such a contractor shall not accept money or any form of compensation in exchange for allowing an out of area contractor to use its business name or license. Provides that a person who has entered into a written contract with a contractor to provide goods or services to be paid from the proceeds of a property and casualty insurance policy may cancel the contract prior to midnight on the earlier of the fifth business day after the insured has received written notice from the insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under the insurance policy or the thirtieth business day after receipt of a properly executed proof of loss by the insurer from the insured. Requires a contractor to provide a statement informing the insured about his or her right to cancel and a pre-made form for him or her to do so. Provides that within 10 days of such a cancellation, the contractor shall return all payments made by the insured, except for services related to a catastrophe provided by the contractor and agreed to by the insured. Provides that a contractor offering home repair or remodeling services shall not represent, or offer or advertise to represent, on behalf of a homeowner on any insurance claim in connection with the repair or replacement of roof systems, or the performance of any other exterior repair. Provides additions to what must be included in the corresponding consumer rights brochure. Makes other changes.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 335/5from Ch. 111, par. 7505225 ILCS 335/5.1 newAmends the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. Provides that any entity offering services regulated by the Roofing Industry Licensing Act shall affix the roofing contractor license number and the licensee's name, as it appears on the license, on all commercial vehicles used in offering such services. Provides a $250 civil penalty for noncompliance and that local code enforcement officials may enforce the penalty. Provides that a contractor offering home repair or remodeling services shall not represent, or offer or advertise to represent, on behalf of a homeowner on any insurance claim in connection with the performance of any interior repair, replacement, construction or reconstruction work, in addition to the same exterior work and repair and replacement of roof systems. Defines Public Adjuster. Makes changes to the consumer rights brochure. 2/23/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams 2/23/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/23/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/24/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 2/24/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 2/24/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr. 2/28/2011HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 3/15/2011HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 016-000-000 3/16/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/29/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 3/29/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell 4/7/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/11/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams 4/11/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/11/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 4/12/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond 4/12/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee 4/12/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin 4/13/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 013-000-000 4/13/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A. Mendoza 4/14/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/14/2011HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/14/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/15/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/15/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham 4/15/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 4/15/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/15/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 4/15/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 4/22/2011SenateArrive in Senate 4/22/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 3, 2011 5/2/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi 5/3/2011SenateFirst Reading 5/3/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 5/5/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs 5/6/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/6/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 5/6/2011SenateAssigned to Commerce 5/13/2011SenateDo Pass Commerce; 008-000-000 5/13/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2011 5/16/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 5/18/2011SenateSecond Reading 5/18/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2011 5/18/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi 5/18/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/19/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce 5/25/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Commerce; 007-000-000 5/25/2011SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/25/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Wilhelmi 5/25/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/25/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 5/25/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 5/26/2011HouseArrived in House 5/26/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/26/2011HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann Williams 5/26/2011HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2011HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Consumer Protection Committee 5/30/2011HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 014-000-000 5/31/2011HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000 5/31/2011HousePassed Both Houses 6/29/2011HouseSent to the Governor 8/2/2011HouseGovernor Approved 8/2/2011HouseEffective Date January 1, 2012 8/2/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0235