PA HB98

Establishes statewide licensure for electrical contractors, electricians, and apprentice electricians in Pennsylvania, creating the State Board of Electrical Licensure within the Department of State to regulate the profession

Requires electrical contractors to be at least 22 years old with 10,000 hours of electrical construction experience, pass an examination, and maintain professional liability insurance; electricians must be at least 20 and apprentices at least 16

Creates a 13-member board including 8 professional members (split evenly between union and non-union contractors and electricians), 2 public members, 1 electrical inspector, and 2 state officials, with 4-year terms

Preempts municipal licensing requirements, meaning a state license will be accepted throughout Pennsylvania without requiring additional local licenses, though municipalities retain authority over permits, inspections, taxes, and health/safety ordinances

Appropriates $85,000 from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account for startup costs, to be repaid within 3 years; violations carry fines up to $2,000 for first offense and civil penalties up to $10,000