SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 41
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 41
Author: Niello (R)
Introduced: 4/28/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Contractor Fraud Awareness Week
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution hereby recognizes the week of May 19, 2025, to May
23, 2025, inclusive, as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week throughout the State of
California and encourages the citizens of California to become familiar with
contractor fraud and to participate in the various programs taking place during the
week.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) California has faced historical and catastrophic wildfires and remains in danger
of flooding, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, all of which carry the
potential to cause serious damage or, even worse, total destruction to private
property and homes. Following disasters, stressed and strained homeowners are
vulnerable to predatory practices from dishonest contractors fraudulently
inflating repair or rebuilding costs.
2) It is imperative that an effective public outreach campaign highlights the
various types of contractor fraud schemes to help educate consumers on how to
identify and avoid such schemes.
3) The National Insurance Crime Bureau encourages Californians to get at least
three written estimates, check contractor credentials, and work closely with
insurers during the entire rebuilding process. When hiring a contractor,
educated and informed consumers are the best prevention against fraud.
4) The National Insurance Crime Bureau, in collaboration with its local and state
partners in California, including law enforcement, first responders, legislators,
and state officials, is committed to educating Californians about predatory
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practices by dishonest contractors and offers various educational programs on
this topic during the fifth annual Contractor Fraud Awareness Week of May 19,
2025, to May 23, 2025.
This resolution hereby recognizes the week of May 19, 2025, to May 23, 2025,
inclusive, as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week throughout the State of California
and encourages the citizens of California to become familiar with contractor fraud
and to participate in the various programs taking place during the week.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 5/6/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/6/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
5/7/25 16:20:56
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