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HB2657 • 2025
Permits the Building Codes Structures Board to adopt licensing standards for performing structural masonry in essential facilities.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: Lets a state board set licensing standards for doing masonry work in essential buildings. Lets another board set standards for putting in fire proofing materials in essential buildings. Tells a state agency to adopt rules that say that there must be good fire proof materials in essential buildings. Takes effect on the 91st day after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8) Permits the Building Codes Structures Board to adopt licensing standards for performing structural masonry in essential facilities. Permits the Construction Contractors Board to adopt licensing standards for applying or installing fireproofing materials in essential facilities. Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules for adequate fireproofing in all newly constructed essential facilities. Specifies minimum provisions required in the department's rules. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to building codes applicable to essential facilities; prescribing an effective date. Current location: In House Committee