HB 2394 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to licensure reciprocity for plumbers

HB 2394 creates a new law requiring Missouri cities and counties to recognize valid plumber licenses issued by other Missouri localities if the license holder passed a state-approved exam. It applies to plumbers (apprentices, journeyman, and master) who obtained their licenses before August 28, 2026, and are moving between jurisdictions. Local governments must waive their own licensure requirement for these individuals but license holders still need a separate local business license. The law does not apply to plumbing foremen or licenses obtained without passing an approved exam.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced House Committee Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill amendment modifies the bill number and adds a new eligibility restriction. The primary substantive change is that plumbing foremen are now explicitly excluded from the new reciprocity provisions, meaning they cannot use this bill's provisions to obtain licenses through reciprocity agreements.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by adding an explicit exclusion for plumbing foremen, who are no longer eligible for the reciprocity benefits described in the bill.
ELIGIBILITY

Added new subsection (2) explicitly stating that the reciprocity provisions do not apply to plumbing foremen.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill number from 4643H.01I to 4643H.02C and updated the title from 'Introduced' to 'House Committee Substitute'.

REQUIREMENT

Changed 'get a business license' to 'obtain a business license' for improved clarity.

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Total actions
14
Key actions
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Committee
6
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 7 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Local Government(H)
lower
Dec 12, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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