Substitute House Bill No. 6052 seeks to amend the Home Solicitation Sales Act by introducing specific provisions related to residential solar photovoltaic systems and enhancing consumer protections. The bill includes new definitions such as "business day," "consumer," and "residential solar photovoltaic system," while repealing the previous definition of "home solicitation sale" and replacing the term "buyer" with "consumer" throughout the text. It establishes that individuals with certain disqualifying offenses are prohibited from engaging in in-person solicitations and mandates that sellers check a consumer opt-out list regularly. The bill also requires sellers to disclose their identity and purpose within ten seconds of contact and to comply with consumer requests to terminate solicitations promptly.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of home solicitation sellers, including the provision of completed receipts and cancellation notices, and specifies that consumers have the right to cancel transactions within three business days. It imposes penalties for violations, including fines of up to $20,000 for non-compliance with the no solicitation list and civil penalties for other infractions. The Department of Consumer Protection is tasked with creating a "no home solicitation sales" listing and developing a consumer handbook by December 31, 2025. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025, and the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in home solicitation sales practices, particularly concerning residential solar products.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 42-134a, 42-135a, 42-136, 42-137, 42-138, 42-139, 42-140, 42-141
GL Joint Favorable: 42-134a, 42-135a, 42-136, 42-137, 42-138, 42-139, 42-140, 42-141
File No. 616: 42-134a, 42-135a, 42-136, 42-137, 42-138, 42-139, 42-140, 42-141