Backflow Prevention Devices Requirements
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning requirements for individuals who work on backflow prevention devices, and, in connection therewith, removing the licensure requirement for individuals who inspect, test, or repair the devices.
Bill Summary:
Backflow is the reverse flow of water, fluid, or gas caused by back pressure or back siphonage. Under current law, individuals who are engaged in the business of installing, removing, inspecting, testing, or repairing backflow prevention devices are subject to the licensure requirements for plumbers, except when the individuals are installing or testing a stand-alone fire suppression sprinkler system.
The act exempts individuals engaged in the business of inspecting, testing, or repairing backflow prevention devices from licensure requirements but retains the licensure requirements for individuals engaged in the installation or removal of the devices; except that individuals who install or replace a backflow prevention device on a stand-alone fire suppression system remain exempted from the licensure requirements.
The act requires that, on and after July 1, 2025, a licensed plumber who installs, tests, inspects, repairs, or reinstalls a backflow prevention device and a certified cross-connection control technician or a licensed plumber with a cross-connection control technician certification who tests or repairs a backflow prevention device must affix a tag on the backflow prevention device that contains certain information about the licensed plumber, the certified cross-connection control technician, or the licensed plumber with a cross-connection control technician certification, as applicable, and the service that was provided.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1077 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 25-1077, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2025 | Third Reading | BILL |
62
AYE
0
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/20/2025 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/20/2025 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/19/2025 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/03/2025 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/05/2025 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
| 02/03/2025 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/31/2025 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 01/30/2025 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 01/29/2025 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/08/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | 39 | Backflow Prevention Devices Reqmnts |