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AZ HB2120

AZ HB2120
Handymen; contractor's license; exemption


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT Amending section 32-1121, Arizona Revised Statues, as amended by laws 2019, chapter 140, section 1; Amending section 32-1121, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by laws 2019, Chapter 145, Section 5; Amending Sections 32-1123 and 32-1158, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to contractors.

AI Summary

This bill increases the monetary threshold for certain contractor and handyman exemptions from $1,000 to $3,500 across multiple sections of Arizona's contractor licensing laws. Specifically, the bill modifies exemptions for materialmen, manufacturers, and retailers who install or sell products, as well as for unlicensed individuals performing minor construction work. The changes mean that individuals and businesses can now perform installation or construction work valued up to $3,500 without needing a contractor's license, whereas previously the limit was $1,000. The bill also adjusts related provisions regarding contract bidding, license denial, and contract documentation requirements to reflect this new monetary threshold. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility for small-scale home improvement and installation work while maintaining consumer protections. The changes apply to various types of work, including product installations, minor repairs, and construction projects, with specific exclusions for certain types of work involving fire safety, electrical systems, and gas connections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House read second time (on 01/22/2025)

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