Bill > SB392

This bill establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractors Licensing Act, which creates a comprehensive licensing system for mechanical workers across the state. The bill defines "mechanical work" broadly, including installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, refrigeration, fuel systems, and various other mechanical infrastructure, while excluding some specific applications like residential hearth appliances and fire suppression systems. The legislation requires contractors, journeymen, and apprentices to obtain statewide licenses from the division of professional registration, with specific educational and training requirements based on licensing standards in counties with over one million inhabitants. Political subdivisions must recognize these statewide licenses in lieu of local licenses, and those that fail to do so may have their sales tax funds withheld. The bill establishes a new Missouri Mechanical Contractor Licensing Fund to support the administration of the licensing program, and provides mechanisms for license renewal, discipline, and enforcement, including the ability to suspend or revoke licenses for various professional misconduct issues. Violations of the act can result in criminal misdemeanor charges, and the legislation aims to create uniform standards for mechanical work licensing across Missouri while maintaining local jurisdictions' ability to enforce their own codes and regulations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=310