OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation aimed at strengthening protections for homeowners approached at their residences for storm-related repair work is now headed to the Senate after the House voted 82-4 to approve the measure.

House Bill 3790, titled the Oklahoma Homeowner Repair Contract Protection Act and authored by Rep. Stacy Adams, R-Duncan, would establish a five-day cancellation period for certain home repair contracts entered into through in-person solicitation at a homeowner’s residence.

“I am thankful my colleagues understood the issue Oklahomans face every day,” Adams said. “We are a state that can be hit with storms at any time, and this measure gives homeowners added peace of mind when they are making important decisions about repairs.”

The bill is designed to protect homeowners from being locked into contracts after being solicited at their door for repair work. Under the measure, homeowners would have five business days to cancel a qualifying contract, giving them time to fully review the terms before being bound by the agreement.

“There is currently no statute that provides this type of cancellation window,” Adams said. “Even without money changing hands, a verbal contract can be enforceable in Oklahoma. This bill brings clarity and fairness to the process. I appreciate Sen. Kristen Thompson for carrying the bill in the Senate.”

The Oklahoma Homeowner Repair Contract Protection Act previously passed both the House Civil Judiciary Committee and the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee unanimously.

HB3790 is now eligible to be heard in the Senate, where Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, is the Senate author.