Bill > HB2588

This bill, known as the Electrician Licensing Act, establishes a statewide system for licensing electricians in Kansas, transferring this responsibility from the Board of Technical Professions to the State Fire Marshal, effective July 1, 2027. It defines various electrician roles, including master, journeyman, and residential electricians, and outlines the requirements for obtaining and maintaining licenses, such as passing standardized competency exams administered by the State Fire Marshal, meeting specific experience hours, and completing continuing education. The bill also creates an Electrical Licensing Advisory Board to advise the State Fire Marshal, mandates insurance requirements for electrical contractors, and details grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation, including violations of codes, fraud, and incompetence, with provisions for civil penalties and administrative procedures. Importantly, it grandfather-in existing licenses and allows for reciprocity, ensuring that electricians licensed before July 1, 2027, can continue practicing, and it repeals previous local licensing provisions, consolidating authority under the state.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2588/