SUPPORT HB 1335 ON ACCOUNT OF VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. CHAPTER 2.1 COMMON LAW AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION ARTICLE 1. COMMON LAW AND ACTS OF PARLIAMENT; 1 - 201 ACTS OF PARLIAMENT/NAVIGATION ACTS OF 1651/SOMERSET-CASE 1772/ABOLITION OF SLAVE TRADE 1833 ENDING/STOPPING CHATTEL SLAVERY/TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE.

SUPPORT HB1335 The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) supports HB1335 because it strengthens Virginia’s ability to deter and address fraudulent insurance acts through clear standards and meaningful civil penalties. Insurance fraud negatively impacts homeowners, insurers, and legitimate roofing contractors by driving up costs, delaying valid claims, and undermining trust in the insurance and construction systems. Establishing a defined civil penalty for knowingly fraudulent acts provides an important enforcement tool and sends a clear message that deceptive practices will not be tolerated. VARP believes HB1335 promotes fairness, accountability, and integrity within the insurance claims process and helps protect both consumers and ethical contractors operating in the Commonwealth.