CS/HB 839: Unlicensed Practice of Engineering
GENERAL BILL by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee ; Melo ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Tant
Unlicensed Practice of Engineering; Provides penalties for persons found to have repeatedly engaged in unlicensed practice of engineering.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/26/2026 House - Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/10/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/12/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 2/13/2026 | House |
• Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Commerce Committee • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/20/2026 | House |
• Added to Commerce Committee agenda |
| 2/24/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Commerce Committee |
| 2/25/2026 | House |
• Reported out of Commerce Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
| 2/26/2026 | House |
• Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/3/2026) |
