HJR706 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Roofing industry, Attorney General and Insurance Department urged to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices

Summary

This resolution urges Alabama’s Attorney General and Department of Insurance to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices and pursue changes to the law if needed.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would urge the Attorney General and the Alabama Department of Insurance to investigate the described unethical roofing practices. It notes that some roofers have acted like public adjusters, misrepresented themselves, made false claims or rebates, harassed customers, and targeted seniors and low-income individuals, which may violate existing law and constitute unauthorized practice of law. It also directs the agencies to report back to the Legislature with any proposed legal changes to stop these practices.

Who It Affects

• Insured individuals in Alabama, especially senior citizens and low-income residents, who could be pressured into questionable insurance claims or have their claims improperly handled.
• Roofing companies that engage in unscrupulous practices, who would be investigated and potentially subject to legal action or changes to laws to curb those practices.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Attorney General and the Alabama Department of Insurance to investigate the described unscrupulous roofing practices.
• Highlights activities such as misrepresenting as insurers, acting as public adjusters, making false claims, offering rebates, and harassing customers as problematic and potentially illegal.
• States that such actions may violate Section 34-3-6 and are considered unauthorized and unlicensed practice of law by the AG, the State Bar Association, and the Department of Insurance.
• Requires the agencies to report to the Legislature any proposed changes to the law needed to stop unethical or unscrupulous roofing practices.
• Calls for copies of the resolution to be delivered to the Attorney General and the Department of Insurance.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative