AN ACT CONCERNING A CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNPAID WAGES ON A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.

Summary

The bill makes any contractor who signs a construction contract jointly and severally responsible for wages owed to employees of its subcontractors. It expands workers’ ability to recover unpaid wages—potentially double the amount—through civil actions, and applies to private‑sector construction projects beginning Oct. 1, 2026.

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