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HB 5096

AN ACT CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF PREVAILING WAGE PROVISIONS AND EXPANDING PREVAILING WAGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Rosario

HB 5096 strengthens Connecticut prevailing wage laws by expanding coverage and increasing penalties for violations to protect construction worker wages on publicly-funded projects.

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Bill Summary · HB 5096

Legislative bill overview

HB 5096 proposes to strengthen Connecticut's prevailing wage laws by expanding their applicability and increasing penalties for violations. The bill creates stricter enforcement mechanisms for companies that fail to pay prevailing wages on public works and potentially other projects, while broadening which projects must comply with prevailing wage requirements.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws directly affect construction workers' compensation and working conditions on publicly-funded projects. Expanding these requirements increases labor costs for contractors but aims to protect workers from wage undercutting and ensure stable income for construction workers. The stricter penalties make non-compliance more costly, potentially deterring violations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Expanded prevailing wage requirements increase project costs for municipalities and state agencies, potentially limiting construction projects or straining budgets
  • Business competitiveness: Stricter wage mandates and penalties may disadvantage Connecticut contractors competing with out-of-state firms not subject to these rules
  • Scope of expansion: The bill's specific expansion (which additional projects now covered) determines whether it affects private development, infrastructure, schools, or other sectors—each with different stakeholder impacts

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

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