SB 279 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Contractors, Board for; tradesman apprenticeship requirements.

Summary
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Board for Contractors; tradesman apprenticeship requirements. Requires any individual who performs plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or electrical work for the purpose of qualifying for licensure as a tradesman to hold an apprentice license issued by the Board for Contractors. The bill outlines the requirements for an apprentice licensee generally, and the specific requirements for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical apprentices. The bill directs the Board for Contractors to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Christie Craig
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