S.B. 289 Summary

• Creates two license types for construction contractors: "universal license" for all construction projects and "residential only license" for residential construction projects only.

• Increases Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board from 17 to 23 members, with each trade section electing two representatives—one holding a universal license and one holding a residential only license.

• Reduces continuing education requirement from five hours to three hours per year in specific course requirements, with maximum ten hours per year total.

• Allows individuals with three years of active residential contracting experience or valid municipal/county licenses issued before the act's effective date to obtain licensure within six months without passing the examination upon meeting other qualifications.

• Changes complaint filing deadline from three years to one year after the date of the alleged violation and revises voting requirements from four affirmative votes to a simple majority for board disciplinary actions.