HB 129 Summary

• Adds roofing contractors to the list of trades requiring state licensure through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, alongside plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and refrigeration contractors.

• Creates a new roofing section within the board consisting of five members: one building inspector and four roofing contractors (two union-affiliated, two non-union).

• Increases the board from 17 to 22 members total to accommodate the new roofing section and establishes roofing contractor examination and licensing requirements.

• Exempts roofing projects estimated to cost less than $20,000 from licensure requirements, with restrictions on subdividing projects to avoid the threshold.

• Takes effect 180 days after passage, except amendments to board composition take effect immediately; includes a grandfathering provision allowing those actively engaged as roofing contractors for three years prior to the effective date to obtain licenses within 12 months.