SJR137 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lowell Barron
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Roofing industry, Attorney General and Insurance Department urged to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices
Summary: This resolution asks Alabama's Attorney General and Department of Insurance to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices and take steps to stop them.
What This Bill Does
It formally urges the Attorney General and the Alabama Department of Insurance to investigate reported unethical and illegal roofing practices. It notes that some roofers have misrepresented themselves as insurers, acted as unlicensed public adjusters, improperly claimed on behalf of insureds or without their consent, offered rebates, or harassed elderly and low-income homeowners. The resolution says these actions can be illegal and may violate existing law (Section 34-3-6) by constituting unauthorized or unlicensed practice of law. It also asks these agencies to report back to the Legislature with any proposed changes to state law needed to stop such practices.

Who It Affects
Roofing companies that engage in unscrupulous or illegal practices may face investigation and enforcement actions.
Homeowners and insureds in Alabama, especially seniors and low-income residents, who could be targeted by such practices and would benefit from enforcement.

Key Provisions
Urges the Attorney General and the Alabama Department of Insurance to investigate unscrupulous roofing practices and take necessary measures to stop them.
Notes that certain roofing actions (misrepresenting as insurers, acting as public adjusters, unauthorized claim handling, rebates, harassment) can be unethical or illegal and may violate Section 34-3-6 (unauthorized or unlicensed practice of law).
Requires these agencies to report to the Legislature any proposed changes to state law they deem necessary to counter unethical roofing practices.
Directs that copies of the resolution 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