Bill > HB2543

This bill prohibits state and local governments from requiring industrial mechanical maintenance workers to obtain special licenses when performing maintenance work within an industrial facility. The bill defines several key terms, including "contractor" (an employee performing mechanical work for a corporation), "industrial facility" (a property used for manufacturing), and "industrial mechanical maintenance work" (maintaining mechanical systems or equipment within an industrial facility). Specifically, the legislation ensures that contractors working directly for an industrial establishment cannot be compelled to obtain local licenses (valid only in a specific political subdivision) or state licenses in order to perform maintenance tasks within the industrial facility. The bill references the Standard Industrial Classification Manual to define manufacturing activities and aims to remove potential bureaucratic barriers that might otherwise prevent or complicate mechanical maintenance work in industrial settings. By preventing mandatory licensing requirements, the bill seeks to provide more flexibility for industrial maintenance workers and potentially reduce administrative burdens on businesses.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2543&year=2026&code=R