An Act relating to penalties for violating a requirement for a certificate of fitness; relating to joint and several liability for unpaid construction wages; and relating to the jurisdiction of the office of administrative hearings over certificate of fitness administrative fine hearings.

Summary

HB 260 would suspend or permanently revoke a contractor’s registration for knowingly breaking safety rules, let the Department of Labor impose up to $1,000 administrative fines with a clear notice‑and‑hearing process, and hold project owners jointly responsible with contractors for any unpaid construction wages, except in limited residential or collective‑bargaining cases. The measures aim to improve compliance, protect workers, and ensure accountability across construction projects.

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