Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SB1260: An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation.
Status: Signed into law, October 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this act, the board or its agents may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the act or practice. Upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged or is about to engage in the act or practice, an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court. The remedy of injunction is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty. Section 709. Subpoenas and oaths. (a) Authority granted.-- (1) The board may issue subpoenas, upon application of an attorn.
From the amended text, October 19, 2026:
an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this act, the board or its agents may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the act or practice. Upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged or is about to engage in the act or practice, an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court. The remedy of injunction is in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty. Section 709. Subpoenas and oaths. (a) Authority granted.-- (1) The board may issue subpoenas, upon application of an attorney responsible for representing the Commonwealth in disciplinary matters before the board, for the purpose of investigating alleged violations of this act or regulations of the board. The board may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, examine witnesses and take testimony or compel the production of books, records, papers and documents as the board may deem necessary or proper in and pertinent to any proceeding, investigation or hearing held or had by the board. 20260SB1260PN2051 - 39 - (2) The board may apply to Commonwealth Court to enforce any subpoena of the board. (3) The court may impose limitations in the scope of the subpoena as is necessary to prevent unnecessary intrusion into client confidential information. (b) Disciplinary …