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H 4719

An Act to create HVAC construction supervisor licensing for small businesses

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brad Jones

Massachusetts creates an HVAC Construction Supervisor license for systems under 10 tons, plus a CE advisory council; effective 12 months after passage.

Accompanied a new draft, see H5341
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Bill Summary · H 4719

Summary of House Bill H.4719 (An Act to create HVAC construction supervisor licensing for small businesses)

Overview

H.4719 seeks to establish a new licensing framework for HVAC work by small businesses in Massachusetts. Specifically, it creates a Construction Supervisor license for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with a capacity of less than 10 tons. The bill also establishes a continuing education (CE) advisory council to guide and oversee licensing requirements and ongoing education for these construction supervisors. The act would take effect 12 months after passage, once the licensing requirements for the under-10-ton HVAC Construction Supervisor license are established.

Key Provisions

  • New HVAC Construction Supervisor license for under 10 tons (Section 1)

    • In addition to existing licenses under Section 94 of Chapter 143, the board must issue a Construction Supervisor license specifically for HVAC systems with less than a 10-ton capacity.
    • The HVAC Construction Supervisor license would be limited to the direct supervision of persons engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems under 10 tons.

  • Continuing Education Advisory Council (Section 2)

    • Establishes a council to advise on continuing education requirements for licensed construction supervisors.
    • Membership:
    • 1 commissioner (or designee) of the Division of Occupational Licensure (DOOL) as chair
    • 2 licensed construction supervisors who are members of the Home Builders Association of Massachusetts
    • 2 licensed construction supervisors who are members of the Air Conditioning Association of New England
    • 1 licensed construction supervisor who is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
    • 3 members appointed by the commissioner: 2 certified building inspectors and 1 instructor in residential construction technology at a public or private institution
    • Operations: The council sets its own rules, meets regularly, and provides recommendations to the board. Members are not compensated but are reimbursed for travel and related expenses. The board may provide technical and clerical support to the council.

  • Effective Date (Section 3)

    • The act’s provisions take effect within 12 months of passage, after the board has established licensing requirements for the under-10-ton HVAC Construction Supervisor license.

Who is Affected

  • HVAC contractors and companies that install, repair, or maintain systems under 10 tons.
  • Individuals seeking licensure as HVAC Construction Supervisors for small-scale (under-10-ton) installations.
  • Construction supervisors and related professionals who would be subject to continuing education requirements under the new licensing framework.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: September 29, 2025
  • Committee Actions: Referred to House Rules (9/29/2025); reported and rules suspended; referred to Joint Rules and then to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (11/3/2025)
  • Senate Status: Senate concurred on November 6, 2025
  • Effective Date: 12 months after passage, contingent on establishing licensing requirements for the under-10-ton license

Related Information

  • The bill references House Docket No. 5178 and is identified as related/replacing prior material (HD 5178 replaces). The bill is part of the 2025-2026 legislative session.

This summary presents the bill as introduced, focusing on its purpose, substantive provisions, affected parties, and key timing milestones.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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