Bill Summary

HB 839 Unlicensed Practice of Engineering (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Melo Co Sponsors: Tant, Chaney, Hunschofsky, Trabulsy CS Sponsors: Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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Summary
Unlicensed Practice of Engineering: Provides penalties for persons found to have repeatedly engaged in unlicensed practice of engineering. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
   H Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
   H Commerce Committee
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Actions
12/19/25
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Filed
01/05/26
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Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; State Administration Budget Subcommittee; Commerce Committee
01/05/26
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Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
02/10/26
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On Committee agenda - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, 02/12/26, 9:15 am, 102 H - PCS
02/12/26
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Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; 17 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/12/26
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Committee Substitute Text (C1) Filed
02/13/26
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Reference to State Administration Budget Subcommittee removed; Remaining reference: Commerce Committee
02/13/26
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Now in Commerce Committee
02/20/26
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On Committee agenda - Commerce Committee, 02/24/26, 3:00 pm, 404 H
02/25/26
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Favorable by Commerce Committee on 02/24/26; 23 Yeas, 0 Nays
02/25/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
02/26/26
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/03/26
03/03/26
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Temporarily Postponed on Second Reading
03/03/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
03/11/26
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Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 800
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bill text & filed amendments
0839
Filed on 12/19/25
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Amendment 1000 PCS
Industries & Professional Activities Sub
Filed on 02/10/26
Adopted
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0839C1
Filed on 02/12/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
471.033
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