HB 2594

Abstract

Amends the Home Repair and Remodeling Act. Requires a person engaged in the business of home repair and remodeling, that prepares or presents a written offer for home repair and remodeling to a consumer, to advise the consumer before the contract or agreement is accepted and executed of the presence of any contractual provision that requires the consumer to: (i) submit all contract or agreement disputes to binding arbitration in place of a hearing in court before a judge or jury; and (ii) waive his or her right to a trial by jury. Provides that the consumer shall be given the option of accepting or rejecting both the binding arbitration clause and the jury trial waiver clause before the contract or agreement is accepted and executed by the consumer. Provides that failure to advise a consumer of the presence of the binding arbitration clause or the jury trial waiver clause or to secure the necessary acceptance, rejection or consumer signature shall render null and void each clause that has not been accepted or rejected and signed by the consumer. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2006.