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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill modifies the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act by expanding the list of approved continuing education providers for contractor licensees. Specifically, it adds the Utah Roofing Contractors Association and the Utah Masonry Council to the list of organizations whose courses can be approved for continuing education. The bill also clarifies that certain entities can offer continuing education courses to members of their trade, with specific provisions for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors. Additionally, it allows for continuing education courses to be offered by state executive branch agencies, workers' compensation insurance carriers, or accredited in-state colleges and universities. The bill also mandates that HVAC contractors must complete at least three of their six required continuing education hours directly related to HVAC systems. Finally, this bill will take effect on May 6, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0188.html |
| Senate Committee Report SB0188 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0188S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0188 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0188.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0188.pdf |
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