MN HF4226

Requires individuals performing emergency restoration services (water extraction, fire damage cleanup, soot removal, structural drying) for compensation to obtain a state license from the Commissioner of Health effective January 1, 2028

Mandates licensure for companies employing or contracting with individuals to perform emergency restoration services, with each company required to employ at least one licensed emergency restoration professional

Sets annual license fees at $150 for individual professionals and $100 for companies, with licenses valid for one year and fees deposited into the state government special revenue fund

Requires licensed professionals to hold active IICRC certification in water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, and structural drying, and to follow ANSI/IICRC S500 and S700 industry standards

Exempts individuals working under direct supervision of a licensed professional, those performing routine cleaning or general remodeling unrelated to catastrophic damage, and those doing reconstruction after restoration services are completed