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Bill would give DLI authority to discipline construction contractors; sponsors aim to curb 'storm‑chasing' bad actors
Summary
House Bill 239 would move construction‑contractor registration into Title 37, define unprofessional conduct and give the Department of Labor and Industry authority to investigate, suspend and revoke contractor registrations to protect consumers from fraud and bad actors.
Rep. Teal opened the committee hearing on House Bill 239 by describing widespread consumer complaints of bad actors — including contracting firms that take deposits, perform little or no work, and then leave homeowners unpaid and exposed. He said the current contractor‑registration statute requires registration and workers’ compensation verification but offers the department little enforcement authority when consumers are harmed.
The Department of Labor and Industry staff said HB 239 moves construction…
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