NASCLA State Members Unite Nationwide to Combat Unlicensed Contracting and Protect Consumers
ANNUAL COORDINATED ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CONTRACTOR LICENSING COMPLIANCE The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) successfully concluded its 2026 National Coordinated Enforcement Effort, held October 12–23, 2026. This annual initiative brought together 15 participating regulatory agencies from across the country, reinforcing their shared commitment to protecting consumers, combating unlicensed contracting activity, and promoting compliance with contractor licensing laws. Participating agencies included Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina (2), Ohio, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Throughout the coordinated initiative, NASCLA State Members conducted targeted enforcement operations, investigated potential licensing violations, and engaged in consumer education and outreach activities. While individual enforcement strategies varied by jurisdiction, each participating agency contributed to the collective goal of strengthening regulatory oversight, promoting accountability, and supporting a fair construction marketplace for properly licensed professionals. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTING INDIVIDUAL STATE AGENCIES As part of the 2026 National Coordinated Enforcement Effort, participating NASCLA State Members reported more than 3,900 jobsite and residential visits nationwide, identifying potential violations of state contractor licensing laws and taking enforcement actions ranging from administrative citations and cease-and-desist orders to criminal referrals, stop-work orders, and additional investigations. Agencies also conducted licensing audits, compliance checks, and consumer education initiatives, reinforcing their shared commitment to protecting the public. This year's effort also highlighted the important role regulatory agencies play in communities recovering from severe weather. In Alabama and Arizona, investigators conducted storm-recovery outreach, monitored construction and repair activities, and provided homeowners with information about hiring properly licensed contractors. These efforts demonstrate how enforcement and education work together to protect consumers, particularly during times when homeowners may be more vulnerable to unlicensed contracting activity. Beyond the activities conducted during this coordinated initiative, the effort serves as an opportunity to bring national attention to the important work state contractor licensing agencies perform year-round. Through continued collaboration, public awareness, and enforcement of state licensing requirements, NASCLA and its State Members remain committed to safeguarding consumers and discouraging unlawful contracting practices.
 “The strength of this initiative lies in the shared commitment of our state members to protecting the public and maintaining integrity within the construction industry,” said Angie Whitaker, CAE, NASCLA Executive Director. |