PA HB2012

Establishes statewide licensure for plumbers in Pennsylvania, creating three license categories: master plumber (requires 5 years experience, examination, and $500,000 liability insurance), journeyman plumber (requires 4 years/8,000 hours as apprentice plus 576 hours technical education), and apprentice plumber (minimum age 16, must register with Department of Labor)

Creates the State Board of Plumbing Contractors within the Department of State, consisting of 9 members: the Secretary of State or designee, 2 public members, and 6 professional members representing first-class counties, second-class counties, and other counties, with equal representation for union and non-union plumbers

Requires biennial license renewal with continuing education (12 hours for master plumbers, 8 hours for journeyman plumbers) and establishes the Plumbing Contractors Licensure Account in the General Fund beginning July 1, 2026

Prohibits municipalities from requiring additional plumbing licenses beyond the state license, while preserving local authority to inspect work, levy taxes, and require business privilege licenses

Imposes penalties including misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,500 for first violations and $3,000 for subsequent violations, civil penalties up to $10,000, and license suspension/revocation for negligence, fraud, felony convictions, or failure to supervise apprentices