Bill
SF 3719
Eliminate the Class A installer license and reconfigure oversight and licensing for large-scale electrical work in Minnesota.
SF 3719 (Session 2025-2026) — Minnesota
Title: Class A installer license from the electrical code elimination
Committee: Labor
Introduction: 2026-02-19
Sponsor: Principal sponsor (unspecified in provided text); Co-sponsor: Jen McEwen
Summary
SF 3719 proposes changes to Minnesota’s electrical licensing framework by eliminating the Class A installer license that is currently authorized or governed under the electrical code, and reconfiguring how Class A electrical work is regulated, licensed, and overseen by the state.
Purpose and intent
- To remove or sunset the Class A installer license as defined by current electrical code provisions.
- To shift responsibilities for oversight, licensing, or supervision of large-scale electrical installations away from the current Class A framework.
- To simplify or reorganize licensing requirements for electricians performing high-scope electrical work, potentially moving to alternative licensing, registration, or code-compliant mechanisms as determined by subsequent rulemaking or statutory changes.
Key provisions and changes (as implied from the bill title and status)
- Elimination of the Class A installer license in the context of Minnesota’s electrical code. This could involve:
- Repeal or modification of statutory language that authorizes, governs, or requires Class A installation licensing.
- Reassignment of who can perform Class A-level electrical work, possibly introducing new licensing tracks, registration requirements, or relying on existing journeyman or master electrician classifications.
- Potential alignment with a national model or alternative state framework for large-scale electrical installations.
- Revisions to licensing requirements for contractors, businesses, or individuals that perform high-voltage or large electrical system work.
- Possible integration with building codes, safety enforcement agencies, or the Department of Labor and Industry (or its Minnesota equivalent) for enforcement and compliance.
Who would be affected
- Electrical contractors and businesses that currently hold a Class A installer license, including entities responsible for large-scale electrical installations.
- Electricians performing work that previously required Class A licensure (e.g., high-credential, high-stakes installations).
- State licensing and regulatory agencies responsible for electrical code enforcement, licensing administration, and compliance oversight.
- Potentially, property developers, construction firms, and facility managers who engage in substantial electrical projects.
Procedural/timeline aspects
- Introductory action: Introduced and read for the first time on February 19, 2026.
- Referral: Referred to the Labor committee (February 19, 2026).
- Next steps typically include committee hearings, possible amendments, and eventual floor votes in the Senate. If passed, a companion bill in the House or a concurrent process may be required for enactment.
- Implementation timeline (if enacted) would depend on the bill’s effective date language, which would specify when the Class A license would be eliminated and when any new licensing framework would take effect.
Notes
- The provided information does not include the full text of the bill or explicit statutory language. The summary reflects the bill title and the stated action history.
- Co-sponsor: Jen McEwen (US Senate context not specified; within Minnesota legislature, co-sponsor designation indicates bipartisan or coalition support).
For readers seeking exact language, fiscal impact, or detailed regulatory mechanics, consult the official bill text, fiscal notes, and the Minnesota Senate Committee on Labor materials as the bill advances.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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