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Pennsylvania Electrical Services Licensure Act (SB 1260)

Full name
Act No. 108 of 2026 (Electrical Services Licensure Act)
Citation
Act No. 108 of 2026 (SB 1260, 2025-2026 Pa. General Assembly)
Jurisdiction
Pa.
Text
palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1260
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Pennsylvania Act 108 creates statewide licensure for electrical contractors and electricians

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1260 was approved on October 22, 2026, as Act No. 108 of 2026, the Electrical Services Licensure Act. From October 22, 2028, an individual may not provide electrical services for compensation unless licensed as an electrician or residential electrician by the new State Board of Electrical Licensure, and entities may not contract for electrical services unless licensed as electrical contractors. The board, fees, fines and penalties take effect December 21, 2026.

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