Our lobbyist Michael Catarino has over 24 years of experience lobbying in Harrisburg and Washington DC for the financial services industry, and numerous other companies and organizations. He is a firm believer in our cause, and dedicated to fighting this legislation.

Mr. Catarino is currently in Harrisburg pursuing an amendment to the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act to make it easier on working contractors.  His proposed changes have been well received by several Senators and Congressmen with the power to change this law.

This amendment protects your contracts from 'voidable clauses' that would make them unenforceable under the new law. Section 7 of the new law outlines the requirements for home improvement contracts after the law takes effect. Section 7(e) lists 11 prohibited clauses that void the entire contract if included.

Under Caterino's proposed amendment only the clauses themselves would be voidable if included in a home improvement contract. Including an errant clause would not have the effect of voiding the whole contract. Only the particular banned clause would be unenforceable, which leaves less of a loophole for customers to get out of honoring their contractual obligations.

Click here to view the ammended text of the the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act we're presenting to legislators in state congress right now!