Enacts the "construction laborer insurance protection act (CLIPA)"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Weprin

Summary: Assembly Bill A 8127 — Construction Laborer Insurance Protection Act (CLIPA) Overview- Bill Number: A 8127- Title: Construction Laborer Insurance Protection Act (CLIPA)- P

REFERRED TO INSURANCE

Overview

Bill Number: A 8127

Title: Construction Laborer Insurance Protection Act (CLIPA)

Primary Sponsor: David Weprin

Status: REFERRED TO INSURANCE

Introduced: May 1, 2025

Related Senate companion: S 7997 (listed as companion)

Note: The exact textual provisions of A 8127 are not provided in the information available. This summary reflects the bill’s stated title, status, sponsor, and known procedural details, with guidance on what typically follows once the bill text is released.

Purpose and Intent (as suggested by the title)

The bill’s name—Construction Laborer Insurance Protection Act—indicates an aim to establish or strengthen protections related to insurance for construction laborers.

Without the bill text, the precise objectives (e.g., expanding coverage, clarifying eligibility, creating enforcement mechanisms, or delineating responsibilities for employers or insurers) cannot be confirmed. The act would likely address gaps in insurance coverage for construction workers and seek to provide clearer protections or remedies.

Key Provisions (TBD)

Specific provisions are not provided in the available material.

Once the text is released, expect details on:

Required insurance coverage or minimum standards for construction laborers
Eligibility criteria and benefit scope
Roles and responsibilities of employers, insurers, and possibly government agencies
Enforcement provisions, penalties, and compliance timelines
Dispute resolution or claim procedures
Any funding or administrative arrangements (e.g., state oversight, reporting obligations)

Affected Parties

Construction laborers/workers: primary beneficiaries if the act expands protections or coverage.

Employers in the construction sector: potential new or clarified obligations regarding insurance.

Insurance carriers and regulators: possible impact on policy requirements, premium structures, and enforcement.

Other stakeholders: unions, project developers, and state agencies involved in labor or insurance regulation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: May 1, 2025

Current action: Referred to the Insurance Committee on May 1, 2025 (listed twice, indicating possibly multiple referrals or a clerical note)

Committee status: Insurance (as the designated committee of referral)

Companion bill: S 7997 (Senate) — indicates a parallel bill in the Senate to address similar policy goals; provides legislative alignment and potential path to passage through either chamber.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

Obtain the full bill text and any committee memo, fiscal notes, or sponsor statements to understand the specific provisions and their implications.

Track progress in the Assembly Insurance Committee and any related Senate actions on S 7997.

Review analysis from the sponsor’s office and any fiscal impact assessments to gauge cost and implementation timelines.

If you’d like, I can update this summary once the bill text or committee materials become available.