2013 House Bill 4592 / Public Act 71

Exempt home thermostat installers from mechanical contractor licensure

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Brad Jacobsen (R-46)

To establish that a “mechanical contractors” license is not required for a registered or licensed security alarm provider or contractor to install a home thermostat.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2013

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that a “mechanical contractors” license is not required for a registered or licensed security alarm provider or contractor to install a home thermostat.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2013