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MarylandHB 00922025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Heating, Ventilation, Air–Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors – License Restoration

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Business RegulationContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHeating and CoolingLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsTime

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More time to restore heating contractor licenses

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland heating, cooling, and refrigeration contractors have a longer window to restore expired licenses. They must apply within 4 years after expiration and pay the required renewal or reinstatement fee. This covers master, master restricted, limited, journeyman, journeyman restricted, and apprentice licenses. After 4 years, the State licensing Board may require them to apply as if they had never been licensed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 182 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 2

House vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (45-2)

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/25/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/14/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    2/13/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    2/11/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    2/10/2025House

  10. Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/8/2025House

  11. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/8/2025House

  12. Pre-filed

    10/12/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

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