Roofing contractors don’t have to be licensed in Ohio, which can make tracking them down after a shoddy job difficult.
Sen. Tom Patton, a Strongsville Republican, has introduced legislation to help hold some roofers accountable for their work. Senate Bill 351 would require roofing contractors working on commercial buildings to register with the state to obtain a license.
Patton said his bill starts by licensing contractors who work on business properties, but he would like the licensing to extend to residential homes.
Summer is a hot time for contractors to solicit business, especially after severe storms. Some storm chasers do good work — others skimp on quality and leave the state before the homeowner can notice a loose shingle or new leak.
Patton said the idea has been considered in past years, but the interested groups couldn’t agree. He said Senate Bill 351 has the support of Associated Builders and Contractors, Ohio’s Affiliated Construction Trades and the Ohio Roofing Contractors Association. Patton said the bill allows roofers to complete residential projects.
Other legislation recently introduced:
- H.B. 582, sponsored by Rep. Richard Adams, a Troy Republican, which would adopt the buckeye as the official candy of the state.
- H.B. 587, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Matt Lundy of Elyria and Armond Budish of Beachwood, which would permit political subdivisions to establish a buy local Ohio program.
- H.B. 589, sponsored by Rep. Lundy, which would provide funds for opioid addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, to make an appropriation, and to name this act the “Save Our Children Now Act.”
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