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HB 1447

TO EXEMPT A SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLER LICENSED UNDER THE ARKANSAS SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ACT FROM LICENSURE AS A PLUMBER.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ricky Hill and 1 co-sponsor

Arkansas exempts licensed septic system installers from requiring separate plumber licenses, reducing dual-licensing requirements for this specialized trade.

Notification that HB1447 is now Act 255
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Bill Summary · HB 1447

Legislative bill overview

HB 1447 exempts septic system installers who hold a license under Arkansas's Sewage Disposal Systems Act from needing a separate plumber's license. The bill eliminates the dual-licensing requirement for professionals working specifically on septic systems, streamlining credentialing for this specialized trade.

Why is this important

This affects workers in rural and suburban areas where septic systems are common alternatives to municipal sewage. The change reduces licensing costs and bureaucratic burden for septic installers while potentially affecting plumbing licensing revenue and regulatory oversight standards that may differ between the two license types.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory consistency: Plumber licenses and septic system licenses may have different training, testing, and continuing education requirements; exempting septic installers could create gaps in oversight
  • Consumer protection: Removing dual-licensing might reduce accountability if septic work causes issues affecting both wastewater and potable water systems on a property
  • Industry scope creep: Unclear whether exempted septic installers can legally perform plumbing work beyond septic systems, potentially creating market competition concerns among licensed plumbers

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

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