GA SB125

Secretary of State must establish a continuing education tracking system by January 1, 2026 for all professional licensing boards, with licenses not renewable until continuing education compliance is verified

Professional engineers may now take the professional engineer's examination without first completing the required 4-16 years of work experience (decoupling exam from experience requirements)

State Construction Industry Licensing Board membership requirements updated to allow third-party inspectors contracted by counties/municipalities to serve, replacing requirements for specific "chief inspector" positions

Master Plumber Class I license scope expanded from 10,000 to 20,000 square feet for commercial structures and from two-family to three-story multifamily dwellings

Penalties increased for unlicensed practice: cease and desist violation fines raised from $500 to $1,500 for conditioned air/plumbing/electrical contractors, and criminal fines increased from $1,000 to $3,000