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Home/Bills/SB 517California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 517: Home improvement contract requirements: subcontractors.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 517 does, verified December 6, 2025

This bill aims to amend the business and professions code to regulate home improvement contracts. It requires prime or direct contractors to be responsible for completing projects according to the contract, plans, and specifications. This responsibility does not exempt them from administrative discipline against subcontractors or home improvement salespeople who violate the law. The bill also mandates a disclosure in home improvement contracts regarding the use of subcontractors.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 585, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-10)Alert me
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Oct. 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 585, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 11, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2871.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 08, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 2981.) Ordered to the Senate.
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