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MarylandSB 02632025 Regular SessionSenate

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.

Heating contractors get longer license restoration

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration contractors have longer to restore expired licenses. The application window grows from 90 days to four years after expiration. Restoration requires payment of the renewal or reinstatement fee. Covered licenses include master, master restricted, limited, journeyman, journeyman restricted, and apprentice licenses. After four years, the State Board may require applicants to apply as though 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: 1

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    4/1/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/31/2025House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    3/13/2025House

  7. Third Reading Passed (46-1)

    3/12/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/12/2025Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/12/2025Senate

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

    3/11/2025Senate

  11. Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  12. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/8/2025Senate

  13. Pre-filed

    10/12/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/12/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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