Proposal Would Clear Minor Skilled‑Trades Citations After Time and Expand Automatic Clearing for CE Lapses
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Summary
Representative Green told the committee HB 4919 would clarify citation response windows, require removal of minor continuing‑education citations after five years if no further discipline occurs, and institute automatic clearing after four years for CE‑only citations beginning Jan. 2026.
Representatives and witnesses described House Bill 4919 as an effort to modernize the Skilled Trades Regulation Act's handling of administrative citations for continuing education lapses.
"This bill makes three changes," Representative Green said, explaining the measure gives individuals 30 days to accept or contest a citation, requires that citations with no additional discipline be removed after five years, and—beginning January 2026—automatically clears continuing‑education‑only citations after four years or sooner if the person provides proof they completed the coursework. "This bill does not weaken enforcement," Green added; "it preserves accountability for serious violations."
Supporters told the committee the changes distinguish between paperwork or CE lapses and misconduct, aiming to prevent minor administrative citations from becoming permanent marks on a professional's record. No committee vote was taken at the hearing.