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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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Key points
- Palegis records 'Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026' and 'Act No. 108 of 2026' as the final actions.Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us)
- Section 501 bars unlicensed individuals from providing paid electrical services; section 501(b) bars unlicensed entities from contracting to provide them.Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us)
- Sponsors said Pennsylvania is among a minority of states without statewide electrician licensure, with municipal rules varying widely.Pennsylvania Senate Republicans
- The framework bars local governments from imposing additional licensing requirements beyond the state system, per the sponsors.Pennsylvania Senate Republicans
- Final passage was 36-14 in the Senate and 116-87 in the House; the Senate concurred in House amendments 41-9.Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us)
- Section 2103: sections 501, 505 and 702 take effect in two years; the remainder in 60 days. The board must issue regulations within 18 months.Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us)
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