Licensure of emergency restoration professionals and emergency restoration companies required, fees established, enforcement provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

This bill requires emergency restoration professionals and companies in Minnesota to obtain state licenses starting January 1, 2028, to perform work related to water, fire, smoke, or other sudden building damage. Licensed individuals must hold current certifications from recognized organizations like the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification and follow industry standards for water and fire damage restoration. The bill also establishes licensing fees, creates enforcement mechanisms, and allows the state health commissioner to set rules, while exempting employees working under direct supervision of licensed professionals and those performing routine construction or cleaning unrelated to disaster damage.