An Act relative to protecting public safety from unlicensed work and trades
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve public safety by regulating work and trades performed by individuals who are not licensed. It seeks to ensure that only qualified professionals perform work that could potentially pose risks to public safety. The bill intends to strengthen the state’s ability to protect consumers and ensure that work is completed to established standards. It does this by addressing unlicensed contractors and tradespeople.
Key provisions
- Requires verification of licenses and qualifications for certain trades.
- Addresses the issue of unlicensed contractors performing work that could impact public safety.
- May establish stricter penalties for those engaging in unlicensed work.
- Focuses on protecting consumers from potentially unsafe or substandard work.
- Could lead to increased oversight of the trades industry.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Contractors and Tradespeople
- The State’s Licensing Boards
- The Construction Industry
- Homeowners
Notable changes
- Strengthens regulations regarding unlicensed work.
- Potentially increases penalties for operating without a license.
- May require more rigorous verification processes for contractors.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Jessica Ann Giannino
Michael D. Brady
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