The bill amends several sections of the General Laws related to contractors, home inspectors, and claim adjusters, primarily to clarify definitions and expand the scope of who is considered a contractor or home inspector. It introduces new definitions for "contractor" and "home inspector" to include individuals performing services as insurance adjusters, who evaluate, inspect, opine upon, or recommend repairs or replacements of building components in connection with insurance claims. This change mandates that such individuals must be properly registered or licensed under the relevant chapters unless they hold another professional license.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "insurance adjuster" to encompass a broader range of activities and titles, ensuring that any person performing these activities without a license is deemed to be acting as an unlicensed insurance adjuster. The act aims to enhance regulatory oversight and protect consumers by ensuring that all parties involved in construction and inspection activities are appropriately licensed and accountable. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2205: 5-65-1, 5-65.1-2, 27-10-1.1