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SB 395

AN ACT CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE PREVAILING WAGE STATUTE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Gordon

SB 395 clarifies Connecticut's prevailing wage law applicability to construction and public works projects, potentially expanding worker protections or contractor obligations depending on final language.

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Bill Summary · SB 395

Legislative bill overview

SB 395 seeks to clarify how Connecticut's prevailing wage statute applies to construction and public works projects. The bill addresses ambiguities in current law regarding which projects, contractors, and workers fall under prevailing wage requirements. This clarification aims to provide better guidance to employers and workers about wage obligations.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws significantly impact labor costs on public projects, affecting project budgets and worker compensation. Clarification reduces legal uncertainty for contractors bidding on public work and protects workers by establishing clear wage floor expectations. Connecticut's construction industry and public agencies rely on clear statutory language to properly implement these requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Business perspective: Contractors may argue clarifications that expand prevailing wage applicability increase project costs and reduce competitiveness, while those supporting broader application argue current ambiguity allows wage avoidance
  • Scope definition: Disagreement likely exists over which project thresholds, contract types, or worker classifications should trigger prevailing wage requirements
  • Enforcement challenges: Questions may arise about how to monitor compliance and what penalties apply, affecting both employers and workers seeking wage protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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