HB3462 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Professions and occupations; plumbing licenses; definitions; examinations; qualifications; effective date.

What is the status of HB3462?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3462?

Neil Hays (R, HD-013), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB3462?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3462&Session=2600

Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma HB3462: Professions and occupations; plumbing licenses; definitions; examinations; qualifications; effective date.

Q: What does HB3462 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 1003, 1005, 1006, and 1009, which relate to The Plumbing License Law of 1955; modifying definitions; decreasing certain prohibited examination period; establishing certain passing score; allowing Construction Industries Board to issue licenses to certain persons; requiring certain plumbing contractors to meet certain requirements; limiting certain residential plumbers to certain buildings; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations.

Status: Signed into law, May 12, 2026

What the bill says

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 1003, 1005, 1006, and 1009, which relate to The Plumbing License Law of 1955; modifying definitions; decreasing certain prohibited examination period; establishing certain passing score; allowing Construction Industries Board to issue licenses to certain persons; requiring certain plumbing contractors to meet certain requirements; limiting certain residential plumbers to certain buildings; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations.

From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:

An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 1003, 1005, 1006, and 1009, which relate to The Plumbing License Law of 1955; modifying definitions; decreasing certain prohibited examination period; establishing certain passing score; allowing Construction Industries Board to issue licenses to certain persons; requiring certain plumbing contractors to meet certain requirements; limiting certain residential plumbers to certain buildings; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Professions and occupations SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1003, is amended to read as follows: Section 1003. As used in The Plumbing License Law of 1955: 1. "Board" means the Construction Industries Board; 2. "Committee" means the Oklahoma State Committee of Plumbing Examiners appointed by the Construction Industries Board; 3. "Plumbing Hearing Board" means the State Plumbing Hearing Board which shall consist of a designee of the Construction Industries Board, as chair, and the members of the Oklahoma State Committee of Plumbing Examiners; 4. "Apprentice" or "plumber's apprentice" means any person sixteen (16) years of age or older who, as the principal occupation of the person, is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber or plumbing contractor; 5. "Journeyman plumber" means any person other than a master plumber or plumbing contractor who engages in or …

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Oklahoma HB3462: Professions and occupations; plumbing licenses; definitions; examinations; qualifications; effective date.

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