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Senate approves consumer protections for homeowners after natural disasters

2489952 · March 4, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 201 creates new protections for homeowners contracting for repairs after declared natural disasters, including a short cancellation window and prohibiting assignment of insurance benefits to contractors in affected counties.

The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 201 on March 5 to add consumer protections for homeowners contracting for repairs after natural disasters. Sponsors said the measure responds to recurring reports of scam contracting and pressure-sales tactics in the wake of storms.

Sponsor Senator Walker described the bill as an extension to Georgia’s Fair…

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