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S2932Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Gaming

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- PAYMENT OF WAGES - 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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · March 25, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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