Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 1949 — The Plumbing License Law of 1955; adding exceptions to applicability of certain provisions. Effective date.

Last action — Coauthored by Representative Wilk (principal House author)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

164 added · 153 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 1949 clarifies the definitions related to the Plumbing License Law of 1955, adding specific language about the roles of the Construction Industries Board and other committees involved in plumbing regulation. The most significant change is a detailed definition of “apprentice,” specifying that it includes individuals aged 16 and older who are learning plumbing under the guidance of a licensed professional. These updates are essential for ensuring clear standards in the plumbing industry, which can help improve training and oversight for new workers entering the field.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026) COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 1949 By:
SENATE FLOOR VERSION March 5, 2026 3 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Logan 6 COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE An Act relating to The Plumbing License Law of 1955;
1949 By:
Logan 6 An Act relating to The Plumbing License Law of 1955;
Req.
4.
No.
“Apprentice” or “plumber’s apprentice” means any person sixteen (16) years of age or older who, as the principal occupation SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 1 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) of the person, is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber or plumbing contractor;
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“Apprentice” or “plumber’s apprentice” means any person sixteen (16) years of age or older who, as the principal occupation of the person, is engaged in learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber or plumbing contractor;
This definition may be construed to mean any person who has qualified and is licensed under The Plumbing License Law of 1955 as a plumbing contractor, who may operate as an individual, a firm, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or other legal entity to engage in the business of plumbing, or the business of contracting Req.
This definition may be construed to mean any person who has qualified and is licensed under The Plumbing License Law of 1955 as a plumbing contractor, who may operate as an individual, a firm, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, or other legal entity to engage in the business of plumbing, or the business of contracting to do plumbing, or furnish labor or materials or both for the installation, repair, maintenance, or renovation of plumbing SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 2 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) according to the requirements of The Plumbing License Law of 1955.
No.
3762 Page 2 to do plumbing, or furnish labor or materials or both for the installation, repair, maintenance, or renovation of plumbing according to the requirements of The Plumbing License Law of 1955.
the installation, repair, maintenance, and renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for a supply of water, or for the disposal of waste water, liquid waste, or sewage within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, on the premises and to the source of supply of water or point of disposal of wastes, and Req.
the installation, repair, maintenance, and renovation of all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for a supply of water, or for the disposal of waste water, liquid waste, or sewage within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, on the premises and to the source of supply of water or point of disposal of wastes, and d.
No.
the installation, repair, and maintenance of radiant- floor heating system piping in residential homes with capacities no greater than one hundred thousand SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 3 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) (100,000) BTU’s BTUs using only piping approved by the most current adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code;
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the installation, repair, and maintenance of radiant- floor heating system piping in residential homes with capacities no greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) BTU’s BTUs using only piping approved by the most current adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code;
Req.
4.
No.
The installation, maintenance, repair, renovation of automatic sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems;
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The installation, maintenance, repair, renovation of automatic sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems;
heating, except radiant-floor heating systems as defined provided for in subparagraph d of paragraph 9 of Section 1003 of this title, b.
heating, except radiant-floor heating systems as defined provided for in subparagraph d of paragraph 9 8 of Section 1003 of this title, b.
A “backflow preventer,”, as used herein in this paragraph, means any permanent mechanical device, or combination of permanent Req.
A “backflow preventer,”, as used herein in this paragraph, means any permanent mechanical device, or combination of permanent mechanical devices, of whatever any material, which, after installation, acts to prevent a reversal of the normal directional flow of potable water within the piping system in which it is SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) installed, and.
No.
3762 Page 5 mechanical devices, of whatever any material, which, after installation, acts to prevent a reversal of the normal directional flow of potable water within the piping system in which it is installed, and.
plumbing work consisting of installing, servicing, or repairing service mains, service lines, or sewer, gas, or storm drainage services on private property in an area that extends from a public right-of-way or public Req.
plumbing work consisting of installing, servicing, or repairing service mains, service lines, or sewer, gas, or storm drainage services on private property in an area that extends from a public right-of-way or public easement to not less than five (5) feet from a building or structure, b.
No.
3762 Page 6 easement to not less than five (5) feet from a building or structure, b.
Work performed pursuant to paragraph 7 of this subsection shall be done under the scope of the bond of the utility contractor and shall not be done on repairs on previous work completed by a plumbing contractor.
SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Work performed pursuant to paragraph 7 of this subsection shall be done under the scope of the bond of the utility contractor and shall not be done on repairs on previous work completed by a plumbing contractor.
60-2-3762 CAD 3/5/2026 11:58:08 AM Req.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY:
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COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND INSURANCE March 5, 2026 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS 8 SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB1949 SFLR Page 7 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates definitions within The Plumbing License Law and adds exceptions to its applicability.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1003

    7. "Master plumber" is a term used and defined under laws which have been repealed. A person formerly known as a master plumber is henceforth to be known as a "plumbing contractor" as defined in this section; → 7. "Master plumber" is a term used and defined under laws which have been repealed. Any former master plumber shall be known as a plumbing contractor;

    This change clarifies that individuals previously designated as master plumbers are now referred to as plumbing contractors.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1003

    8. "Plumbing" means, and includes: → 8. "Plumbing" means, and includes:

    This shifts the enumeration of the definition of plumbing to be more structured.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1003

    b. all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, including venting systems for such facilities, within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, on the premises and to the connection with a public disposal system or other acceptable terminal, → b. all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, including venting systems for such facilities, within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, on the premises and to the connection with a public disposal system or other acceptable terminal,

    This change maintains consistency in definition for clarity.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1003

    d. the installation, repair, and maintenance of radiant-floor heating system piping in residential homes with capacities no greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) BTU’s using only piping approved by the most current adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code; and → d. the installation, repair, and maintenance of radiant-floor heating system piping in residential homes with capacities no greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) BTUs using only piping approved by the most current adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code;

    This correction updates the wording for consistency in unit measurement.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1017

    4. The installation, maintenance, repair, renovation of automatic sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems; → 4. The installation, maintenance, repair, renovation of automatic sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems;

    This change aligns the phrasing for consistency within the definition.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1017

    5. The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, renovation, and/or or removal of pipe or piping systems and related mechanical appurtenances including backflow preventers, appliances and/or or equipment used in connection therewith, directly or indirectly within or without any building or structure, from a point or location in a source of potable water supply at which point or location there exists any backflow preventer, provided that said the pipe and/or or piping systems are for: → 5. The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, renovation, and/or removal of pipe or piping systems and related mechanical appurtenances including backflow preventers, appliances and/or equipment used in connection therewith, directly or indirectly within or without any building or structure, from a point or location in a source of potable water supply at which point or location there exists any backflow preventer, provided that said pipe and/or piping systems are for:

    This change standardizes the phrasing for clarity.

  • 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1017

    7. When the work is performed by a utility contractor who has a Department of Environmental Quality Class D Operator certification: → 7. When the work is performed by a utility contractor who has a Department of Environmental Quality Class D Operator certification:

    This maintains the existing exemption criteria, ensuring clarity in regulation.

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Coauthored by Representative Wilk (principal House author)

  2. Placed on General Order

  3. Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

  4. Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance

  5. Authored by Senator Logan

  6. First Reading

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass Amended Cs

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 0200
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 8201
% of votes cast 73%18%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
AMD SB1949 PCS - ADOPTED (Request No: 3762) — Not Voting
Mark Mann Democrat Nay
Michael Brooks Democrat Nay
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1949?
SB 1949 is sponsored by Bryan Logan (Republican) and Jonathan Wilk (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1949?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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