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HB 7961 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES

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Makes construction contractors civilly liable and/or jointly civilly liable for any claims of wage theft or nonpayment from an employee against the contractor, its subcontractors and any subcontractor.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 18, 2026 — 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Evan Shanley D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled