Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SR 41: Relative to Contractor Fraud Awareness Week.
What SR 41 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to raise awareness about contractor fraud and its impact on California's construction industry. It designates a week in May each year as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week to educate contractors, subcontractors, and the public about the risks and consequences of fraudulent activities. The bill also encourages the state to provide resources and support to help prevent and detect contractor fraud.
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 1109.) (2025-05-19)Alert me
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| May. 19, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 1109.) |
| May. 19, 2025 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) |
| May. 07, 2025 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, May 20, 2025 · 333 words
| Enrolled May 20, 2025 |
| Passed IN Senate May 19, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 41
| Introduced by Senator Niello |
April 28, 2025 |
Relative to Contractor Fraud Awareness Week.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 41, Niello.
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Following disasters, stressed and strained homeowners are vulnerable to predatory practices from dishonest contractors fraudulently inflating repair or rebuilding costs; and
WHEREAS, Predatory practices by contractors ultimately increases costs for consumers by driving up insurance premiums and forcing insurers to reevaluate risk; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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 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; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate 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; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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