Michigan HB6253: Occupations: plumbers; testing requirements for backflow prevention assemblies; modify. Amends sec. 1107 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6107).

What the bill says

To amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 1107 (MCL 339.6107).

From the introduced text, August 26, 2026:

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 1107 (MCL 339.6107). the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1107. (1) A person shall not engage in or work at the business of a plumbing contractor, master plumber, journey plumber, or apprentice plumber unless that person is licensed or registered under this article. Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), only a licensed master or journey plumber shall perform plumbing. A licensed master plumber shall be is in charge and responsible for proper installation and conformance with the state construction code. Plumbing shall must not be performed unless the plumbing contractor who that is responsible has obtained a permit from the state or a governmental subdivision authorized to issue permits. (2) A license under this article is not required to perform any of the following work: (a) Minor repair work. (b) The installation of a building sewer or water service pipe, if a permit is secured from the responsible enforcing agency and inspections are performed. The installations shall must comply with the applicable parts of the state construction code. (c) The installation of domestic water treatment and filtering equipment that requires modification to an existing cold water distribution supply and associated waste piping in buildings if a permit is secured, required …

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Sponsors

• Snyder, Will (D, 87) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 26, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026
2. August 26, 2026: referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
3. August 26, 2026: read a first time
4. August 26, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Will Snyder

Common questions

What is HB6253?

HB6253 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Occupations: plumbers; testing requirements for backflow prevention assemblies; modify. Amends sec. 1107 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6107).

What does HB6253 do?

In its own words: To amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 1107 (MCL 339.6107).

What is the status of HB6253?

In committee as of August 26, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026 (August 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6253?

Snyder, Will (D, 87).

Where is the official record for HB6253?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6253