The bill amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act by updating Section 731, which governs the licensing requirements for individuals installing electrical wiring and related systems. It specifies that only licensed individuals may perform such installations, with exceptions for charitable organizations under certain conditions. Notably, the bill introduces a provision allowing property owners to obtain permits for electrical work done without compensation by licensed individuals on behalf of charitable organizations, specifically for 1- to 4-family dwellings.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals must be licensed to work on fire alarm systems and electric signs. It also streamlines the licensing process for sign specialty licensure by allowing the board to issue licenses without examination to individuals already licensed in other states, provided their standards meet or exceed those in Michigan. The language has been updated to replace gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms, ensuring inclusivity in the legal text. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5905.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.5731