AN ACT ELIMINATING A SKILLED-TRADE LICENSING EXEMPTION FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND MUNICIPAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES.

HB 5323 eliminates an existing exemption that allowed employees of federal, state, and municipal agencies to perform skilled trades (like electrical, plumbing, or heating work) without state licensing. The bill removes this exemption from Section 20-340 of the general statutes, requiring these government workers to obtain proper licenses for such work starting July 1, 2025. This directly affects public agency employees performing licensed skilled trades on their own work. The change applies broadly to all government employees in these roles, not just specific agencies or job types. The bill does not create new licensing requirements but removes an existing exception to standard licensing rules.