AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CONSUMER PROTECTION TO ALLOW CERTAIN SKILLED TRADE LICENSEES TO DEVIATE FROM CERTAIN SKILLED TRADE HIRING RATIOS.

SB 1465 allows the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to permit certain skilled trade licensees (like plumbers or electricians) to adjust their hiring ratios for local workers. The key provision gives the Commissioner authority to approve deviations from existing hiring requirements for these businesses. This directly affects licensed skilled trade companies operating in the state who face challenges meeting specific local hiring targets. The bill became law as Public Act 25-47 after the governor signed it on June 10, 2025. It changes how hiring ratio rules apply to these licensees without creating new statewide requirements.