House Bill No. by Representative Adams aims to amend existing laws regarding public adjusters in the context of property and casualty insurance. The bill introduces new requirements for public adjusters, specifically stating that they must adhere to all general requirements, including a prohibition against acting as contractors or subcontractors or providing construction, roofing, or repair services related to an insurance claim they have processed. This addition is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that public adjusters maintain a clear separation from the repair process.

Additionally, the bill revises the regulations surrounding contracting services related to property insurance. It removes the term "home improvement contracting" and replaces it with "Contracting," while also adding new prohibited acts for contractors. These include failing to provide a good faith estimate for repairs or construction related to property damage claims, advertising as insurance claims specialists, and soliciting services related to insurance claim interpretation. These changes aim to enhance transparency and protect consumers in the insurance claims process.

Statutes affected:
HB121 Original: 22:1693(G), 22:1706(H)
HB121 Engrossed: 22:1693(G), 22:1706(H)
HB121 Reengrossed: 22:1693(G), 22:1706(H), 37:1(S
HB121 Enrolled: 22:1706(H), 37:1