Bill > HB2012

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for plumbing professionals in Pennsylvania, creating the State Board of Plumbing Contractors to license and oversee plumbers at three distinct levels: apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber. The bill requires individuals to obtain licenses based on specific qualifications, including age, experience, examination passage, and continuing education, with provisions for reciprocity with other states and a temporary waiver period for existing plumbing professionals. The legislation mandates that only licensed individuals can provide plumbing services, with master plumbers assuming full responsibility for work performed by themselves or their employees, and establishes a structured system of fees, penalties, and disciplinary actions for violations. The board will have the authority to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses, investigate complaints, and enforce professional standards, with criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill creates a Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account to fund the board's operations and ensures that municipalities cannot require additional licensing beyond the state-level certification, while preserving their rights to inspect work and enforce local regulations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2012