AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING TRADE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES.

HB 5161 consolidates all existing building trade occupational licenses under a single system managed by the Department of Consumer Protection. This bill directly affects workers in construction trades (like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters) who hold separate licenses. The key mechanism is eliminating multiple license categories by merging them into one unified licensing framework administered by the Department of Consumer Protection. The bill focuses solely on streamlining the licensing process without changing eligibility requirements or fees. (1 sentence for procedural bill as allowed by guidelines)