SB 1035 Summary

• Caps first-time offenses at $2,000 maximum fine and requires inclusion of educational resources to assist offenders in achieving lawful compliance.

• Requires the Construction Industries Board to make non-adversarial meetings available to first-time offenders for guidance on licensing and compliance, with attendance not considered in administrative hearings.

• Establishes penalty limits across multiple construction licensing acts: home inspection ($200-$2,000 per violation, $5,000 maximum per inspection), plumbing ($500 per violation, $1,000 maximum), electrical ($500 per violation, $1,000 maximum), mechanical ($500 per violation, $1,000 maximum), and roofing ($500 per violation).

• Applies consistent penalty standards across all referenced sections by requiring penalties not be issued inconsistent with Section 1000.9 of Oklahoma Statutes.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2025.