Amended Substitute House Bill 107 - Summary

• Establishes a new licensing system for elevator contractors and mechanics under Chapter 4785 of the Revised Code, administered by the Division of Industrial Compliance within the Department of Commerce.

• Requires elevator contractors to employ at least one licensed elevator mechanic and maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1 million for injury/death and $500,000 for property damage.

• Elevator mechanics must meet qualifications including at least 3 years of documented experience, passage of a written examination, or completion of an approved apprenticeship or training program.

• Creates the Elevator Safety Review Board to investigate violations, hold disciplinary hearings, and assess penalties for licensees who demonstrate incompetence, fraud, or violations of elevator safety standards.

• Implements a 10-year phase-out period, with all licensing provisions repealing 10 years after the effective date to subsequently eliminate licensure requirements for elevator contractors and mechanics.