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CSLB co-sponsors consumer-protection bill SB784, takes 'watch' positions on several technology and recovery measures
Summary
The Contractors State License Board voted to co-sponsor SB784 (expanding cancellation rights and lender disclosures), asked staff to clarify seniors' age as 65, and took watch positions on AB2287 (tool/technology discipline language) and SP342 (contractor recovery for work while licensed).
The Contractors State License Board took a co-sponsorship position on SB784 and directed staff to clarify language that the expanded cancellation period for seniors apply to those aged 65 and older. The motion to reaffirm board sponsorship passed on a roll call vote.
Staff described SB784 as expanding the right to cancel home-improvement contracts (from three days to five, and increasing the senior-specific window) and delaying loan repayment obligations until permitting agencies confirm final approvals. Staff said the board previously supported the bill and that the measure aims to reduce consumer financial harm tied to incomplete projects, including complaints tied to solar and accessory dwelling units.
On AB2287 — which would limit disciplinary action for licensees based on their use of technologies, tools or equipment — staff expressed concern that current drafting could weaken enforcement under Business and Professions Code section 7110. Staff proposed replacement language to move a limiting sentence out of 7110 and into the blanket disciplinary section (7090), clarifying that use of a tool alone would not be sole grounds for discipline. The board voted to take a watch position and directed staff to provide replacement language to the author for consideration.
Board members voiced particular concern about ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and other technologies used near underground utilities, and emphasized consumer-safety considerations if disciplinary authority were narrowed.
On SP342, staff described an author proposal to allow contractors to recover compensation for work performed while duly licensed even if they were unlicensed for other periods. Staff recommended a watch position because the change could increase complaint volume and enforcement workload; staff said amendments excluding home improvement work were likely and would significantly reduce the projected costs. The board voted to take a watch position on SP342.
All motions were procedural board votes recorded in the meeting.
